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Pearland ISD Spot Rezoning Information
Pearland ISD is currently experiencing overcrowding at some campuses and lower enrollment at others. Due to this trend, we must consider the spot rezoning of some campuses to balance out enrollment, providing greater opportunity for all children with optimal use of space and resources.
Magnolia Elementary is overcrowded and we must reduce their enrollment numbers. The district is proposing to realign attendance zones affecting Magnolia Elementary and Massey Ranch Elementary. The proposal includes all of the following scenarios:
- Magnolia students rezoned to Carleston: students residing in Ashton Park, Centennial Village and on Hatfield Rd. between Fite Rd. and Mary’s Creek. Park Village Estates could replace Ashton Park in the proposal.
- Magnolia students rezoned to Massey Ranch: students residing south of Bailey Rd.
- Massey Ranch students rezoned to Silverlake/Silvercrest: students residing at the St. Andrews and Southwind Apartments.
Additionally, Pearland Parkway has a new neighborhood being built that is currently zoned to Cockrell Elementary. With the proposed spot rezoning, this neighborhood would be zoned to CJ Harris Elementary.
Zoning changes would be effective in August 2022-23. Incoming fourth-graders from Magnolia and Massey Ranch elementaries who live in areas affected by the proposed rezoning may be grandfathered to remain at their current campus for one year. A grandfather transfer application would be required to continue attendance and transfer eligibility would be required. Siblings will not be included and transportation will not be provided.
Parent Information Sessions
Parents from all rezoned areas will have the opportunity to ask questions concerning Pearland ISD’s spot rezoning efforts. Below is a schedule of meetings for each impacted area. The meetings will take place at Magnolia and Massey Ranch elementary cafeterias.
Magnolia to Carleston Rezoned Areas
Magnolia Café
Tuesday, November 30, 6:30 pmMagnolia to Massey Ranch Rezoned Areas
Magnolia Café
Tuesday, December 7, 6:30 pmMassey Ranch to Silvercrest and Silverlake Rezoned Areas
Massey Ranch Café
Thursday, December 9, 6:30 pmMagnolia to Massey Ranch Rezoned Areas (Park Village Estates)
Magnolia Café
Thursday, February 3, 6:00 pm
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Spot Rezoning F.A.Q.
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Why does Pearland ISD need to rezone?
Due to historical overcrowding at Magnolia Elementary, overextended transportation routes at Massey Ranch Elementary, and possibility of more residential housing Pearland ISD needs to rezone to ensure school enrollment and capacity are better aligned for academic and social student growth and District resources are maximized.
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When will rezoning take effect?
If approved by the Pearland ISD School Board, rezoning will take effect for the 2022-23 school year.
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How will rezoning impact feeder patterns?
Students rezoned from Magnolia to Carleston or Massey Ranch will stay in the same feeder pattern of Jamison Middle School, Pearland Junior High South, and Pearland High School.
Students rezoned from Massey Ranch to Silvercrest and Silverlake will be placed in a new feeder pattern of Rogers Middle School, Berry Miller Junior High, and Dawson High School.
The new build rezoned from Barbara Cockrell to CJ Harris will follow the feeder pattern of Alexander Middle School, Pearland Junior High East, and Pearland High School.
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How were the areas selected to be rezoned?
The goal was to be able to rezone 100 to 150 students from the Magnolia attendance zone. Pearland ISD reviewed the current Magnolia attendance zone and looked for logical moves that would not split neighborhoods.
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Will transportation be provided for my student?
All students being rezoned to new campuses will adhere to same transportation guidelines as before. Transportation will be provided for free when the distance from the campus is more than 2 miles. Bus registration is required each school year.
Dual Language students will be provided transportation to the campus where the service is being provided.
Transportation will not be provided for rising 4th graders that elect to stay at Magnolia or Massey Ranch.
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If my student is in the Dual Language Program and is rezoned to Massey Ranch, why do they attend Carleston?
Massey Ranch does not offer the Dual Language Program. To continue to service your student in Dual Language, they will attend Carleston Elementary. Transportation will be provided.
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If my student is in a special program will services be offered for transition to new campus?
Yes, the campus staff and special program staff will assist with all transitonal matters to help student become comfortable at new campus and ensure that all services are provided.
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How does my student apply for a transfer as a rising 4th grader or for a different campus?
Intra-District Transfer will open in Feburary 2022. Parents can access transfer information and eligibility by visiting the Student Service page.
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Why can't new students be moved to a different school instead of impacting families that have lived in the Magnolia Zone?
Rezoning requires a block process. For staff planning purposes and transportation, a block processes needs to be followed. Pearland ISD must identify residential regions that meet the student population rezoning needs. Selecting students based on date of enrollment and rezoning individual homes is not an efficient or practical solution to the overcrowding issue at Magnolia.
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Proposed Zone Changes