Houston Elementary School
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(559)730-7772
- Houston Elementary School serves 533 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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Houston Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Houston Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 533 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Houston Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Houston Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7746 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Visalia Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Houston Elementary School is Sequoia High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Green Acres Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highland Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Visalia Green Acres Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 960 students
0.5 miles
1147 N. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)730-7671 0.5 7-8 960 - Visalia Highland Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 534 students
0.5 miles
701 N. Stevenson St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)730-7769 0.5 K-6 534 - Visalia Sequoia High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 282 students
0.5 miles
901 N. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)730-7649 0.5 9-12 282 - Visalia Visalia Charter Independent Study Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 518 students
0.5 miles
1821 W. Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)735-8055 0.5 7-12 518 - Visalia Redwood High School Grades: 9-12 | 2168 students
0.8 miles
1001 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)730-7367 0.8 9-12 2168
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