Summary:
Zip code 77510, serving the Santa Fe, TX area, is home to five schools—three elementary schools, one middle school, and one alternative program—primarily under the Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 27% of Texas districts.
Roy J Wollam Elementary stands out as the top-performing elementary school, earning a 4-star rating and showing the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 74th to the 81st percentile. It leads in Reading and Science, with 73.91% of 5th graders proficient in Reading, and has the highest per-student spending ($11,511) and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. In contrast, Dan J Kubacak Elementary and William F Barnett Elementary are solid but less exceptional, with Barnett spending the least per student ($9,887). Santa Fe J H excels in advanced math, with 65.81% of students proficient in Algebra I—far above the state average of 54.03%—but struggles in general math, where 7th-grade proficiency is just 15.64% versus the state's 29.41%. The Coastal Alternative Program (Cap), part of the lower-ranked Dickinson Independent School District (Isd), serves only 7 students with a 1.4:1 ratio and very low test scores, functioning as a specialized safety net.
Key takeaways include a strong elementary science program, with all three elementary schools outperforming the state's 29.57% proficiency in 5th-grade Science, led by Wollam at 51.89%. The middle school shows a "slump" in 8th-grade Reading (58.17% vs. 58.69% state) and general math, but its Algebra I success suggests a targeted advanced track. Socioeconomic status is moderate, with 50-56% of students receiving free/reduced lunch across the district. Overall, the area offers a high-performing district with standout elementary options and a middle school that excels in advanced coursework but needs improvement in core math and reading for most students.
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