Summary:
In zip code 77531, there is one middle school, Clute Intermediate, serving grades 5 through 8 with 1,002 students in the Brazosport Independent School District (Isd), a district rated 2 stars by SchoolDigger.
Clute Intermediate is a school of dramatic contrasts. Its standout strength is in advanced math: 100% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient in the most recent year, far exceeding district and state averages. However, the school faces a significant challenge in 7th-grade math, where only 13.14% of students were proficient—less than half the state average. This creates a "two-track" system, where a select group excels in advanced courses while the majority struggle in 7th grade. The school shows a remarkable recovery in 8th-grade math, with 50.19% proficiency, actually beating the state average. Reading proficiency ranges from 45.25% in 6th grade to 55.92% in 8th grade, generally below state averages. Social studies is a persistent weakness, with only 23.27% of 8th graders proficient, and science scores are also below state benchmarks. The school has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, a 57.78% economic disadvantage rate, and a low dropout rate of 0.6%.
The most critical takeaway is the "7th Grade Math Wall"—a steep drop in math proficiency from 6th to 7th grade that has persisted for two years. This suggests a systemic issue with curriculum or instruction at that grade level. Conversely, the near-perfect Algebra I scores and the 8th-grade math rebound indicate the school is highly effective at accelerating a subset of students. Overall, Clute Intermediate is not an average school; its 2-star rating masks extreme internal variability, with areas of severe weakness and exceptional strength depending on the subject and grade.
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