Summary:
In zip code 77531, covering Clute and Richwood, Texas, three elementary schools serve grades PK through 4 as part of the Brazosport Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 2-star state rating.
Gladys Polk Elementary stands out as the top performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide for 2025-2026. It consistently exceeds district and state averages in STAAR tests, particularly in 4th-grade Math with a 77.61% proficiency rate compared to the district's 54.11%. This school also has the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch at 54.8%. In contrast, T W Ogg Elementary and Griffith Elementary rank in the 67th and 63rd percentiles, respectively, with higher economic disadvantage rates. Notably, T W Ogg shows an anomaly with 100% proficiency in 5th-grade Reading and 94.44% in 5th-grade Math, though the school only lists grades PK-4, suggesting a small, exceptional cohort.
Key metrics reveal that per-student spending is nearly identical across all three schools, ranging from $11,328 to $11,844, yet academic outcomes vary widely, indicating factors like teaching quality and demographics drive success more than funding alone. Gladys Polk has seen a slight dip from its 91st percentile ranking in 2024-2025, while Griffith has steadily declined from the 73rd percentile over three years. Overall, Gladys Polk offers the strongest academic environment, while T W Ogg's unusual 5th-grade results and Griffith's downward trend warrant closer attention for families evaluating these schools.
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