Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 77539

This analysis examines seven elementary schools in zip code 77539 (Dickinson, TX), all part of the Dickinson Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK through 5th with a total enrollment of 3,849 students.

Two schools stand out as top performers. Calder Road Elementary leads the area with the highest state ranking (76th percentile, 4-star) and the best 3rd-grade STAAR scores in Reading (65.43%) and Math (64.37%). Bay Colony Elementary is also strong, consistently ranking in the 69th percentile (3-star) with similarly high test scores. In contrast, San Leon Elementary faces the most challenges, with the lowest state ranking (26th percentile, 1-star) and test scores below district and state averages, particularly in Math (35.51% proficient). Jake Silbernagel Elementary is notable for its highly effective Spanish-language STAAR program, where Math (57.58%) and Reading (46.88%) proficiency dramatically outperformed district and state averages, despite its overall low ranking. The two schools serving only grades 4-5, John And Shamarion Barber Middle and Dunbar Middle, show a notable drop in performance compared to the top PK-3 schools, suggesting a transition challenge.

Key metrics reveal a strong link between socioeconomic factors and performance, with the highest-performing schools having the lowest free/reduced lunch rates (around 55%) and the lowest-performing schools having the highest rates (over 80%). Per-student spending does not directly correlate with performance, as the top school, Calder Road, has moderate spending ($10,533), while the highest-spending school, Dunbar Middle ($12,974), is a mid-to-low performer. Student-teacher ratios average 14.3:1, with Hughes Road Elementary having the largest classes (15.9:1) and Jake Silbernagel the smallest (12.8:1). Overall, parents will find a clear divide in academic outcomes, with Calder Road and Bay Colony offering the strongest performance, while San Leon and Hughes Road require the most attention.