Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in zip code 77515 (Angleton, TX), all part of the Angleton Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK through 5 with a total enrollment of 3,239 students and an average free/reduced lunch rate of 66.2%.
Westside Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 75th percentile—the highest in the area—despite being the largest school with 1,029 students and the lowest spending per student at $10,055. In contrast, Frontier Elementary has declined sharply, dropping from a 4-star school in the 79th percentile to a 3-star school in the 56th percentile over two years. Rancho Isabella Elementary excels in 5th Grade Science with 51.76% proficiency, far exceeding the district average of 36.23% and the state average of 29.57%. Southside Elementary, despite having the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 84.21%, maintains a 3-star rating and competitive math scores. Central Elementary spends the most per student ($12,937) but ranks only in the 67th percentile, while Northside Elementary shows moderate performance with a 3-star rating.
Key takeaways include the "Westside Effect," where high performance coexists with low spending and large enrollment, suggesting efficient resource use. However, most schools show inconsistent grade-level performance, indicating teacher or curriculum variability. Science is a district-wide weakness, with only Rancho Isabella and Westside exceeding district averages. Additionally, Westside's Spanish-language STAAR program shows mixed results, with 0% proficiency in 5th-grade Reading and Math in 2024-2025, highlighting challenges for English Language Learners. Overall, spending does not correlate with outcomes, emphasizing the importance of instructional quality over budget size.
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