Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in the 77578 zip code of Manvel, Texas, serving grades PK through 5 and all part of the highly-rated Alvin Independent School District (Isd).
Pomona Elementary is the clear top performer, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 94th percentile statewide. It achieves the highest test scores across nearly all subjects and grade levels, with 3rd-grade Reading proficiency reaching 78.45%, outpacing the district by over 15 points. Interestingly, Pomona also has the lowest spending per student ($9,286) and the highest student-teacher ratio (15.4:1), suggesting its success is driven by factors beyond simple resource allocation. Red Duke Elementary shows the most improvement, jumping from the 60th to the 74th percentile in a single year. Barbara Bennett Elementary, the newest school, has the smallest enrollment (333 students) and the most favorable student-teacher ratio (10.7:1), which may appeal to families seeking more individualized attention. E C Mason Elementary shows the most variability, with strong 3rd-grade Reading scores but a notable weakness in 5th-grade Math (29.79% proficient).
A key pattern across all four schools was a significant drop in 5th-grade Math proficiency during the 2024-2025 school year, with scores falling to as low as 13.89% at Barbara Bennett. This appears to be a district-wide issue, as the Alvin ISD average was only 26.45%, well below the state average of 46.24%. However, the 2025-2026 data shows a strong recovery, with Pomona jumping back to 71.82%. Additionally, several schools report test scores for "6th Grade" Mathematics, likely reflecting advanced students taking higher-level courses, with scores reaching 100% at E.C. Mason. Overall, Pomona Elementary stands out as the strongest academic choice, while Barbara Bennett offers the smallest class sizes, and Red Duke demonstrates the most positive momentum.
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