Summary:
This analysis covers three middle-level schools in zip code 77571 (La Porte, TX), serving grades 6 through 8 within the La Porte Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the top 30% of Texas school districts.
The standout school in this area is Lomax J H, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 61st percentile statewide, significantly outperforming its peer La Porte J H (2-star rating, 43rd percentile). Lomax J H is a powerhouse in advanced math, with an astonishing 94.78% of its Algebra I students scoring proficient, nearly double the district average. This success is fueled by a deliberate math pipeline starting at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, where 85.31% of 6th graders taking advanced 7th-grade math scored proficient. However, standard 7th-grade math is a critical weakness across the district, with proficiency rates at La Porte J H (10%) and Lomax J H (21.01%) both falling well below the state average of 29.41%, suggesting only accelerated students are succeeding in math at this level.
Interestingly, spending does not correlate with performance: La Porte J H spends the most per student ($11,111) but has the lowest test scores, while Lomax J H spends less ($10,663) and achieves better outcomes. A bright spot is 8th Grade Social Studies, where both La Porte J H (36.19%) and Lomax J H (38.52%) exceed the state average (31.69%). For parents, the data clearly shows that Lomax J H offers a stronger academic program, particularly in mathematics, while La Porte J H struggles despite higher spending.
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