Lakes of Savannah is one of the Pearland area's finest new home communities by Friendswood Development Company. This master-planned neighborhood offers the lifestyle amenities Friendswood Development is known for: greenbelt trails, sparkling lakes, pocket parks, lushly landscaped green reserves, and even a swimming pool and clubhouse complex. Lakes of Savannah is a 1425-acre development by Friendswood Development Company. When complete, Lakes of Savannah will be home to 3,400 families. Community Services Residents have easy access to nearby medical centers, police and fire protection, Pearland schools, churches, shopping and private and public golf courses. Pearland Schools The Alvin Independent School District is an accredited 5-A school district with a TEA "Exemplary" rating. With a student to teacher ratio of 18:1, Alvin ISD offers the small class size that fosters an exceptional learning environment. Alvin ISD encompasses 250 square miles in north Brazoria County and serves the communities of Alvin, some areas of Pearland, Manvel, Iowa Colony, Liverpool, and parts of Arcola and Rosharon. The district has 12 elementary schools, three middle/junior high schools, two high schools, an academic alternative school site (ASSETS), one discipline alternative center (ADAPT) and one off campus site (REACH School). Children living in Lakes of Savannah attend Savannah Lakes Ellementary (a new campus), Nolan Ryan Junior High (a new campus), and Manvel High School (grades 9-12). An on site elementary school is now open. Savannah Lakes Elementary opened in August 2008 and in its first year, earned an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency. Alvin ISD employees about 1,700 people, with more than half working directly with students on a daily basis. The district maintains a student/teacher ratio of 18:1 and approximately 20 percent of Alvin ISD teachers hold master's degrees.