Serving 721 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Herrera Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Herrera Elementary serves the northern part of Houston, TX, with an attendance zone covering approximately 1 square mile. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, and the furthest edge of the zone is about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herrera Elementary School's student population of 721 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
721 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Herrera Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herrera Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4914 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herrera Elementary School's ranking?
Herrera Elementary School is ranked #4914 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Herrera Elementary School?
721 students attend Herrera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Herrera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herrera Elementary School?
Herrera Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herrera Elementary School offer ?
Herrera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Herrera Elementary School part of?
Herrera Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Herrera Elementary School located?
Herrera Elementary School is located in the Northside And Northline neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 18 other public schools located in Northside And Northline.
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