Summary:
In zip code 77580 (Mont Belvieu, TX), there are three elementary-level schools serving grades Pre-K through 3, all part of the Barbers Hill Independent School District (Isd), with a total combined enrollment of 2,571 students.
Barbers Hill Elementary North is the standout school in this area, consistently outperforming its counterpart, Barbers Hill Elementary South, by nearly 10 percentage points in both 3rd-grade Reading (83.27% vs. 73.94%) and Math (77.3% vs. 66.99%) proficiency. This school also boasts an exceptional state ranking, placing in the 98th percentile (108th out of 4,581 elementary schools) in the 2021-2022 school year. Both elementary schools far exceed state averages, which are just over 51% for Reading and 44% for Math, indicating a high-quality education district-wide. The Early Childhood Center serves Pre-K through Kindergarten students and has the highest student-teacher ratio (13.6:1) and the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (36.92%).
Key differences between the two elementary schools include resource allocation: Barbers Hill Elementary North has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.9:1 vs. 12.7:1) and higher spending per student ($12,327 vs. $11,413) compared to Barbers Hill Elementary South. The data suggests a strategic feeder system, where the Early Childhood Center serves a diverse population before students move to the elementary campuses. Overall, families in this area have access to top-performing schools, with Barbers Hill Elementary North leading in academic achievement and state rankings.
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