In Texas, schools with a majority of Black students tend to receive more failing grades than top ratings. This presents a challenge for parents in the area, including those in Bellaire. Parents of Black students must consider whether to enroll their children in schools that offer more academic resources, even if those schools may not align with their family's values.

Further information on this issue can be found through Houston Public Media, which has reported on the difficulties faced by Black Texas families in making these important decisions.