Summary:
This analysis examines three middle schools in Baytown, Texas (zip code 77520), all part of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, serving grades 6 through 8 with enrollments ranging from 711 to 869 students.
Baytown J H stands out as the highest-ranked school in the area, achieving a 2-star rating and reaching the 35th percentile in the most recent state rankings. It is the only school in the group to exceed the state average in 8th-grade Social Studies, with a 32.71% proficiency rate that is nearly double that of its peers. Cedar Bayou J H is the most consistent performer, with its state ranking remaining stable between the 27th and 29th percentiles over three years. Horace Mann J H is the lowest-performing school, with the lowest state ranking (17th percentile) and the highest percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch at 84.58%.
The most remarkable finding across all three schools is their exceptional performance in Algebra I End-of-Course exams, where proficiency rates range from 88.89% to 96.88%, dramatically outperforming both the district average of 46.32% and the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a strong pipeline for advanced math students, even as general math scores lag behind state averages. All three schools face significant challenges, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 78.48% to 84.58%, and student-teacher ratios are similar at approximately 15.7 to 16.0 students per teacher. While Baytown J H shows more volatility in its rankings, suggesting responsiveness to changes, Cedar Bayou J H offers a more stable educational experience.
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