Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 77639, serving grades PK-12 within the Orangefield Independent School District (Isd), present a "U-shaped" performance curve where students start strong, dip in middle school, and recover to excel in high school.
Orangefield High School is the standout performer, earning a 4-star rating with a near-perfect 97.6% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. It dramatically outperforms state averages in Biology (80.31% vs. 70.51%) and U.S. History (89.17% vs. 70.17%), suggesting highly effective teachers that remediate and accelerate learning. In contrast, Orangefield J H is the weakest link, earning only a 2-star rating and ranking in the 43rd-46th percentile. The drop from 5th grade (64.08% reading, 47.89% math) to 6th grade (48.91% reading, 30.66% math) is dramatic, and 7th-grade math proficiency (13%) is less than half the state average. This middle school slump is a critical concern, especially since it spends $1,802 more per student than the elementary school yet achieves far worse results. Orangefield Elementary provides a solid foundation with a 4-star rating and an upward trend to the 78th percentile, though math remains a systemic weakness across all three schools.
Overall, the district's 4-star rating is buoyed by the high school's success, masking the middle school's challenges. Math is a consistent struggle, with Algebra I proficiency at the high school (39.51%) significantly below the state average (54.03%). The key takeaway for parents is that while the high school is a clear strength, the middle school requires strategic attention to ensure students are better prepared for the strong academic programs at Orangefield High School.
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