Summary:
Zip code 77484 in Waller, TX, is home to two elementary schools, I T Holleman Elementary and Fields Store Elementary, both part of the Waller Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK-5.
Fields Store Elementary is the standout school in this area, consistently outperforming I T Holleman Elementary across nearly all academic metrics. Fields Store holds a higher state ranking in the 65th percentile (3 stars) and has maintained a stable 3-star rating for three consecutive years. In contrast, I T Holleman has declined from 3 stars to 2 stars, now ranking in the 36th percentile. For the most recent school year, Fields Store’s 3rd grade reading proficiency (54.08%) significantly outpaced I T Holleman’s (37.6%), and its 3rd grade math proficiency (54.17%) was nearly double I T Holleman’s (29.13%). Fields Store also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (59.47% vs. 70.39%) and a slightly better student-teacher ratio (14.5:1 vs. 15.2:1).
Interestingly, I T Holleman Elementary spends $590 more per student ($10,592 vs. $10,002) yet performs worse academically, suggesting the additional funds may be directed toward supporting its higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students rather than directly boosting test scores. A bright spot for I T Holleman is its 4th grade math performance (55.74%), which actually exceeded both Fields Store (54.46%) and the state average (49.28%). Both schools share a challenge in 5th grade science, with proficiency rates (27.42% at I T Holleman and 29.06% at Fields Store) falling below the state average of 29.57%, indicating a district-wide area for improvement.
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