Summary:
The 77584 zip code in Pearland, Texas, is home to 16 public schools serving elementary through high school grades, split between the high-performing Pearland Independent School District (Isd) and Alvin Independent School District (Isd).
Standout schools in the area include Silvercrest Elementary, which ranks in the 100th percentile statewide with over 90% of students proficient in Reading and Math. In the middle schools, Dr Ronald E McNair J H (Alvin ISD) ranks in the 96th percentile and achieves a remarkable 98.95% proficiency rate in Algebra I, outperforming all Pearland ISD middle schools. At the high school level, Robert Turner College And Career High School (Pearland ISD) leads with a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 92nd percentile state ranking, while Shadow Creek High School (Alvin ISD) shows strong improvement, with Algebra I proficiency jumping from 38.57% to 54.96% year-over-year.
Overall, Pearland ISD (ranked 77th out of 951 districts) outperforms Alvin ISD (ranked 231st) at the district level, but both districts offer excellent options. A key finding is the "Algebra I gateway" pattern: middle schools like Pearland J H South achieve 99% proficiency in advanced Algebra I while struggling with standard grade-level math, suggesting strong acceleration programs for top students. Additionally, schools with lower free/reduced lunch rates, such as Silverlake Elementary and Glenn York Elementary, tend to rank higher, while H C Carleston Elementary and Mary Burks Marek Elementary face greater challenges despite higher per-student spending.
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