Summary:
This analysis examines 8 elementary schools in the 77521 zip code of Baytown, Texas, all part of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, serving grades K-5 with enrollments ranging from 545 to 792 students and a high average economic disadvantage rate of 70.9%.
The standout school in the area is Crockett Elementary, the only school to achieve a 3-star rating for three consecutive years, ranking in the 53rd percentile statewide despite serving a student body where 77% are economically disadvantaged. In contrast, Harlem Elementary faces the most challenges, earning a 0-star rating and ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools with the highest poverty rate at 87%. Clark Elementary showed the most improvement, jumping from the 30th to the 49th percentile in one year. Alamo Elementary stands out for its strong bilingual program, with Spanish-language students significantly outperforming state averages in 5th Grade Reading and Science. Meanwhile, Stephen F Austin Elementary experienced a sharp decline, dropping from a 3-star to a 1-star rating over three years.
Key metrics show the average student-teacher ratio is 15.6:1, with per-student spending averaging $11,168. Notably, spending does not correlate with performance—the highest-spending school, Victoria Walker Elementary, ranks in the 40th percentile, while the top-performing Crockett spends below average. Mathematics proficiency is a universal weakness across all schools, with no school achieving 50% proficiency in 3rd or 4th Grade Math. The data proves that high poverty does not guarantee low performance, as Crockett Elementary demonstrates that effective strategies can overcome socioeconomic barriers, serving as a model for the district.
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