Bess Campbell El
Sugar Land, TX · Lamar CISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
95th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
1000 SHADOW BEND DR, Sugar Land, TX 77479
(832)223-1300NCES ID 482658008782Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bess Campbell El 95th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 98% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2019 to 98th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 295 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 425 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.9% | 58.1% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.5% | 14.8% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.3% | 12.2% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 7.4% | 8.9% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 5.6% | ▲ 3.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $550K in zip 77479 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Bess Campbell El
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ELA 83% ▼3 · Math 79% ▼4Compare - #726Brazos Bend ElFort Bend ISD · 3.5 mi away726th of 4,406
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What school district is Bess Campbell El in?
Bess Campbell El is part of the Lamar CISD district in Sugar Land, Texas.
Is Bess Campbell El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bess Campbell El 95th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bess Campbell El?
White 58%, Hispanic 15%, Asian 12%, Black 9% (425 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bess Campbell El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77479 is $550K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.