Summary:
In zip code 77706 in Beaumont, Texas, there are six schools serving a diverse range of students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with a total enrollment of 5,685 students, and the educational landscape is sharply divided between the struggling Beaumont Independent School District (Isd) and the high-performing charter network of Harmony Public Schools - Houston West.
The standout school in the area is Beaumont Independent School District (Isd) Early College High School, which defies its district's low ranking (6th percentile) by earning a 5-star rating and a perfect 100% graduation rate. In stark contrast, the other Beaumont ISD schools—West Brook Senior High School (2-star), Marshall Middle (1-star), Curtis Elementary (1-star), and Regina Howell Elementary (2-star)—all consistently underperform state averages. The lone charter option, Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont, benefits from its district's 92nd percentile ranking, achieving a 96.7% graduation rate and strong high school test scores, particularly in Algebra I and Biology, where it far exceeds state averages.
A key takeaway is that district affiliation is the primary driver of performance, though spending does not guarantee success—Curtis Elementary spends $10,127 per student but earns only 1 star, while the Early College High School spends a similar amount ($10,357) and earns 5 stars. Math proficiency is a universal challenge, with Marshall Middle reporting 0% proficiency in 7th-grade math, though Harmony Science Academy shows dramatic improvement in high school math. For parents, the choice is clear: the Early College High School and Harmony Science Academy offer the best outcomes, while the traditional Beaumont ISD schools struggle, especially in math instruction.
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