Summary:
In zip code 77486, there is one elementary school, West Columbia Elementary, serving grades K-5 with 674 students in the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd).
West Columbia Elementary has experienced a clear downward trend in its state ranking over the past three years, dropping from the 54th percentile (3 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 34th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026. The school serves a high-needs population, with 57.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and spends $8,727 per student. Its student-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. The most recent STAAR scores show significant volatility: 4th Grade Math is a relative strength at 52.34% proficiency (above the state average of 49.28%), while 3rd Grade Math saw a dramatic one-year decline from 50.79% to 32.74% proficiency. 5th Grade Science is a critical weakness at only 21.54% proficiency, well below the state average of 29.57%.
The school is losing ground compared to state averages, with the gap widening in subjects like 5th Grade Reading (47.29% vs. state 58.47%). The district itself is ranked in the bottom third of Texas (29th percentile), suggesting broader systemic challenges. The data points to urgent needs in 3rd Grade Math and 5th Grade Science, while 4th Grade Math stands out as a rare bright spot requiring targeted intervention to reverse the school's trajectory.
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