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#2580 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 30% in state

Robert Turner College and Career H S

High School · Pearland ISD · Pearland, TX

A Pearland ISD high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4717 BAILEY RD, Pearland, TX 77584

  • Math 61% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 86% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.7 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation25.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$9,797
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at Robert Turner College and Career H S score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency86%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 74% recently.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
78%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Robert Turner College and Career H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,538/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pearland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,373

Median home value

$339,100

Median rent

$1,818/mo

College educated

52.9%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77584; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
25.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pearland H SEnrollment path unverified7.29–121.4 mi3,400Compare →
Eagle Heights Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–122.2 mi108Compare →
Pace CenterEnrollment path unverified2.19–122.3 mi106Compare →
Glenda Dawson H SEnrollment path unverified7.88–124.6 mi2,548Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pearland ISD

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#15 of 23
District spending per student
$9,797NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert Turner College and Career H S is listed in PEARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert Turner College and Career H S

Robert Turner College and Career H S is a public high school in Pearland, TX, part of Pearland ISD, serving approximately 1,107 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,580 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert Turner College and Career H S

What grades does Robert Turner College and Career H S serve?

Robert Turner College and Career H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Robert Turner College and Career H S?

Robert Turner College and Career H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,107 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Turner College and Career H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert Turner College and Career H S is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert Turner College and Career H S rank in TX?

Robert Turner College and Career H S ranks #2,580 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Robert Turner College and Career H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert Turner College and Career H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Robert Turner College and Career H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Turner College and Career H S has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Is Robert Turner College and Career H S a charter school?

No, Robert Turner College and Career H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert Turner College and Career H S a Title I school?

No, Robert Turner College and Career H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Turner College and Career H S?

33.0% of students at Robert Turner College and Career H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Brazoria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 77584)
90,979
Area average commute
33.6 min
Area median age
36.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77584; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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