Rodeo Palms Junior High

Rodeo Palms Junior High sits in Manvel, one of those fast-growing communities south of Houston where new subdivisions and open Texas sky seem to coexist in an ongoing negotiation. As part of Alvin ISD, the school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with English and Science as its stronger suits — a reasonable foundation for families settling into this rapidly expanding corner of Brazoria County. It's a good fit for families who want suburban space and an easy Houston commute without sacrificing a school that's holding its own academically as the area grows up around it.