Summary:
Zip code 77979 in Port Lavaca, Texas, is home to two elementary schools serving grades PK through 5 within the Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the top 27% of Texas.
Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary is the standout school in this area, consistently outperforming its peer. It ranks in the top 16% of all Texas elementary schools (84th percentile, 4 stars), while Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary ranks in the 59th percentile (3 stars). The academic gap is significant: Jackson/Roosevelt students average 66% proficiency in Reading and 62% in Math, compared to 51% and 52% at Harrison/Jefferson/Madison. Notably, Jackson/Roosevelt excels in 5th Grade Science, with 50% proficiency—far above the state average of 30%. Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 68%), yet Jackson/Roosevelt achieves top-tier results, suggesting effective support systems.
An interesting finding is the "5th Grade Surge" at Harrison/Jefferson/Madison, where 5th graders scored 74% in Reading and 65% in Math—competitive with Jackson/Roosevelt. However, Harrison/Jefferson/Madison is on a declining trajectory, dropping from the 82nd to the 59th percentile over three years. Jackson/Roosevelt shows more volatile performance but rebounded strongly to the 84th percentile. A resource paradox exists: Harrison/Jefferson/Madison spends slightly more per student ($9,873 vs. $9,620) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (15.4 vs. 16.8), yet achieves lower results, indicating factors like teaching quality or curriculum drive the difference.
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