Serving 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moreno Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Moreno Elementary serves the northern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 1.1 miles to the furthest point in the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moreno Elementary School's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
697 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings
Moreno Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moreno Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#2562 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
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White
1%
24%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2019. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moreno Elementary School's ranking?
Moreno Elementary School is ranked #2562 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Moreno Elementary School?
697 students attend Moreno Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Moreno Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moreno Elementary School?
Moreno Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moreno Elementary School offer ?
Moreno Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Moreno Elementary School part of?
Moreno Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Moreno Elementary School located?
Moreno 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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