Summary:
In zip code 77532, there is one middle school, Crosby Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Crosby Independent School District (Isd), with a large enrollment of 1,560 students and a majority of students (58.21%) qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Crosby Middle is a 2-star school, ranking in the 41st percentile statewide, a position it has held steadily for the past three years. The school shows a striking contrast in math performance: while only 20.87% of 7th graders and 38.51% of 8th graders are proficient in grade-level math (both below state averages), an exceptional 89.73% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam are proficient—far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a highly effective advanced math program alongside significant challenges in standard math instruction. Reading proficiency is a consistent weakness, with all grades (6th, 7th, and 8th) scoring below the state average, and 8th-grade social studies is a major concern at just 21.34% proficiency versus the state's 31.69%.
The school's student-teacher ratio is 17.8:1, and per-student spending is $8,364, which is below the Texas state average. The dropout rate is low at 0.9%. The most compelling takeaway is the "two-tiered" math system: the school excels at preparing advanced students for Algebra I but struggles with general math proficiency, particularly in 7th grade where scores have shown extreme volatility (from 5.96% to 20.87% in recent years). This pattern, combined with below-average spending and a high-needs student population, raises questions about resource allocation and whether the school's success in advanced math can be replicated across all subjects.
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