Summary:
This analysis examines three elementary schools in zip code 78070 (Spring Branch, TX), all part of the highly-rated Comal Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK-5 in a suburban area north of San Antonio.
Bill Brown Elementary is the standout academic powerhouse, ranking in the 98th percentile statewide with a 5-star rating and the highest test scores in reading (86.94% proficient) and math (81.00% proficient). It has the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (12.89%) and the lowest per-student spending ($8,268), yet outperforms its peers. Rebecca Creek Elementary is a consistent high performer, also earning a 5-star rating (91st percentile) despite having the highest poverty rate (47.06%). It excels in math, posting the highest 4th-grade math score in the dataset (79.07% in 2024-2025), and benefits from the best student-teacher ratio (13.3:1). Arlon R Seay Elementary is the most diverse school, with 39.65% of students receiving free/reduced lunch and the only school offering Spanish-language STAAR testing. It has the lowest academic performance (83rd percentile, 4-star rating) and the highest per-student spending ($9,224), revealing a bilingual performance gap where Spanish test-takers score significantly lower than English test-takers.
Key takeaways for parents: Bill Brown offers elite academics with strong parental involvement, while Rebecca Creek provides excellent value with effective teaching despite higher poverty. Arlon R Seay serves a bilingual community but may need additional language support resources. Spending and class size do not predict success here—Bill Brown spends the least but achieves the most, while Rebecca Creek has smaller classes but doesn't outperform Bill Brown. All three schools are solid choices within a top-rated district, with Bill Brown and Rebecca Creek standing out as 5-star options.
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