Summary:
This analysis examines six middle schools in the 77581 zip code (Pearland, TX), serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of approximately 4,310 students, primarily within the Pearland Independent School District (Isd) alongside one charter school from International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas).
Pearland J H West stands out as the consistent high-performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 90th percentile statewide, with exceptional Algebra I proficiency (94-96%). In contrast, Iltexas Pearland Middle is a struggling outlier with a 1-star rating and scores far below state averages, such as only 3.7% proficiency in 8th Grade Social Studies. Among the 5th-6th grade feeder schools, Alexander Middle consistently outperforms Sam Jamison Middle in every subject, with a 71.24% vs. 43.08% proficiency gap in 5th Grade Math, highlighting a significant performance divide that likely impacts later junior high outcomes. Pearland J H East presents an interesting anomaly: despite lower general math scores (28.28% in 7th Grade Math), it achieves nearly identical Algebra I proficiency (94.56%) as Pearland J.H. West, suggesting a targeted advanced math program.
Key metrics show enrollment ranges from 197 (Iltexas) to 941 (Pearland J.H. West), with student-teacher ratios from 12.7:1 to 17.5:1. Economic disadvantage varies widely, from 30.72% at Alexander Middle to 65.48% at Iltexas, with Sam Jamison Middle having the highest rate among Pearland ISD schools (53.98%). Spending per student ($8,095-$9,047) shows no clear correlation with performance. Notably, both Pearland J.H. West and Pearland J.H. East reported a 0.0% dropout rate. The five Pearland ISD schools all significantly outperform state averages, demonstrating a strong district effect, while Iltexas Pearland Middle's single bright spot is its English I Reading EOC, where it exceeds district and state averages (82-83% proficiency).
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