Summary:
The 11 schools in zip code 77502, all part of the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd), serve students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a community facing significant economic challenges, with an average of over 90% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
The standout school in the area is Sparks Elementary, which earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the 75th percentile statewide, consistently outperforming district and state averages in reading and math despite its high poverty rate. In contrast, Sam Rayburn High School, the only high school in the zip code, struggles with a 2-star rating and a graduation rate below the district average. Among middle schools, Southmore Intermediate and Park View Intermediate show near-perfect Algebra I proficiency rates, but this is due to a highly selective group of advanced students, as their overall 7th-grade math scores are very low. South Shaver Elementary has experienced a dramatic decline, dropping from a 4-star to a 2-star school in just two years, while L F Smith Elementary remains a steady 3-star performer.
Overall, the zip code's schools average in the 31st percentile statewide, reflecting the profound impact of economic disadvantage on academic outcomes. The success of Sparks Elementary offers a hopeful example that high performance is achievable, while the volatility at schools like Fisher Elementary and South Shaver Elementary suggests inconsistent academic growth. The low student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 is a positive factor, but the high school bottleneck at Sam Rayburn, with low English proficiency and a higher dropout rate, remains a critical challenge for the entire community.
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