The top reported proficiency rate is 75% in Math. The lowest is 57% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pecan Trail Int
Pecan Trail Intermediate is a five-through-six school serving a substantial enrollment in College Station, Texas. It sits at the front end of the middle grades, offering a critical transition point between elementary and full middle school, though it serves only the grades before entering a full intermediate/middle school program.
In academic performance on Texas state assessments, Pecan Trail shows mixed results that vary by subject and grade level. In English language arts, students demonstrate the strongest results: a solid majority of fifth graders and a larger majority of sixth graders attain proficiency or above. Math proficiency sits lower, with roughly two-thirds of fifth and sixth graders meeting the bar. Science is notably the weakest area, with only about half of fifth graders reaching proficiency; the school does not report sixth-grade science results. A very small group of eighth graders reported on the math assessment all achieved proficiency, though this reflects a tiny subset and likely reflects placement of advanced learners or grade acceleration rather than a representative cohort. State-tested results show strong work in reading but underscore that math, especially foundational numeracy, and science inquiry are areas where a parent may want to look into further with the school. The data reflects only the most recent school year, so trends over time are not available.
The student body at Pecan Trail is roughly balanced between fifth and sixth grades and includes a broad demographic range. The majority of students identify as white, with meaningful representation from Asian, Hispanic, and Black students. A modest share of the enrollment qualifies for free and reduced-price lunch, suggesting a mixed socioeconomic population that leans toward higher-income families but includes financial diversity. Special education and English learner enrollment data were not available in the data provided, so a parent seeking to understand the range of student needs and support services should ask the school directly.
College Station itself is a young, rapidly growing city centered on Texas A&M University. The university dominates employment and civic life; the city's median age is notably young, reflecting the transient student population. Housing prices and rents are moderate relative to national benchmarks, though they have risen alongside population growth of roughly two to three percent annually. Growth is steepest near the Northgate district adjacent to campus, where new student housing and mixed-use development cluster. Outer neighborhoods, where Pecan Trail is located, remain more suburban and car-oriented. The broader district has recently realigned elementary attendance boundaries to address overcrowding, effective for the 2026-27 school year, so a parent with younger children should be aware of potential rezoning.
The College Station ISD context includes significant change. Voters approved the largest bond in district history in November 2023, funding campus safety, technology, and facility upgrades across the district. A separate athletics bond passed in May 2024 after two prior rejections, funding stadium and fieldhouse work at the high schools. More immediately relevant to intermediate and elementary families, the district has raised property tax rates for two consecutive years, reversing a long downward trend, to fund operations and capital projects. These shifts reshape what homeowners and renters experience over the coming years.
Within Brazos County districts, Pecan Trail ranks in the top quartile on overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, meaning its academic results place it among the stronger performers in the county's school system.
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