The top reported proficiency rate is 13% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Bartlett El
Bartlett El is a newly opened elementary school serving middle grades in Conroe, a fast-growing city in Montgomery County, Texas. The school is located at 3205 W Davis in the 77304 zip code area.
The most immediate thing to understand about Bartlett El is that its test results are very low. In the most recent STAAR testing window available, the school administered assessments in Spanish, reflecting a Spanish-language instructional program. In English/language arts, the school reported no students meeting proficiency levels in third grade and a small share meeting proficiency in fourth grade. In math, results were similarly weak: nearly all students in third grade fell short of proficiency, and no fourth-grade students met the standard. The school's overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile compared to other districts in Montgomery County. Parents should understand that these are early-year results from a new school and that small tested populations mean individual student outcomes can shift the aggregate numbers substantially, but the numbers themselves are what they are.
The tested enrollment was small, numbering in the single digits to low double digits per grade. Demographic data on the broader student population, free-or-reduced-price lunch participation, English learner status, and special education enrollment were not available in the current data, so a parent wanting a full picture of the student body and support services would need to contact the school or district directly.
Conroe ISD as a whole is one of the region's largest employers and was publicly ranked as the highest-ranked school district nationally in a recent list of America's best large employers. The district has embarked on major infrastructure investment following a bond passage in November 2023, which is funding eight new schools and substantial renovations to existing campuses to handle rapid student growth. Bartlett El is situated in a district actively building capacity. The city and district are growing at a pace that consistently ranks Conroe among the fastest-expanding U.S. cities, driven by large master-planned residential communities such as Grand Central Park.
Housing in the 77304 zip code is valued at a level slightly above the Texas state median home value, and monthly rental costs are moderate relative to household income in the area, making this an accessible market for families relocating into the Conroe region. The school district itself keeps property tax rates among the lowest in the Houston metro, holding its combined rate flat for two consecutive fiscal years.
A parent considering Bartlett El should be aware that the school's current test performance is weak and ask the school and district why, how long the school has been open, what instructional supports are in place, and what the enrollment and demographic makeup look like in practice. The small test cohorts suggest this is a young school still establishing itself. A parent would also want to understand what the Spanish-language program entails and whether it is a full dual-immersion model or another structure. Given the district's growth trajectory and bond-funded expansion, school assignments and capacity may shift, so asking about the school's role in the district's longer-term enrollment plan would be prudent as well.
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