For most home buyers, a good school is more important than their most desired home amenities or upgrades, including a bigger garage and kitchen. Surprised? Data tells an interesting story.

A recent survey by Realtor.com of more than 1,000 people who have purchased a home this year found that 73 percent indicated good school boundaries were important to their home search. Only 18 percent of buyers said that school boundaries were unimportant or very unimportant, and 9 percent were neutral about schools.

The survey found that home buyers in sellers' markets were willing to compromise and give up two of the top most desirable home features — a garage (19 percent of buyers who prioritized schools) or an updated kitchen (17 percent), to buy a home in their desired school district.

Here in Lakes of Bella Terra, we understand that extemporary schools are a big part of why people are choosing to move here. Which is why we are pleased to share that young residents of Lakes of Bella Terra West will attend high-achieving schools in Lamar CISD.

According to the 2018 state accountability ratings released by the Texas Education Agency, Fulshear High School, Leaman Junior High and Joe Hubenak Elementary each scored higher than the targeted score for every index evaluated.

Hubenak Elementary pulled some of the most impressive scores in the district, with a total of 5 out of 6 available TEA Distinction Designations for the 2017-18 school year.

Leaman Junior High School, a new school now in its third year year surpassed TEA Accountability Ratings for the 2017-18 school year.

Fulshear High School, a new school now in its third year, surpassed TEA Accountability Rating with a Distinction Designation for Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Reading and Social Studies.

Want to send your kids to great schools? View new homes by 5 different home builders in our new community Lakes of Bella Terra West!