Summary:
The 77450 zip code area of Katy, Texas is home to a diverse set of 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this area perform well above the state average, with several standout institutions that rank among the top schools in Texas.
The top-performing middle schools in the area are Rodger & Ellen Beck J H and Garland McMeans J H, both of which rank in the top 5% and top 2% of Texas middle schools, respectively, and earn 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. At the elementary level, Hazel S Pattison Elementary stands out as an exceptional school, ranking in the top 2% of Texas elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating. Other high-performing elementary schools in the area include Nottingham Country Elementary and Sue Creech Elementary.
The schools in the Katy Independent School District, which encompasses all the schools in the 77450 zip code, generally perform well above the state averages on standardized tests, with Taylor High School achieving a 60.85% proficiency rate in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 44.73%. However, there is a noticeable gap in performance between the top-tier schools and the lower-performing ones, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level performance, such as school-specific policies and practices, play a significant role in student outcomes.
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