Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roderick R Paige 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roderick R. Paige Elementary serves the northern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roderick R Paige Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roderick R Paige 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 Roderick R Paige Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#7690 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Yellow, or Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roderick R Paige Elementary School's ranking?
Roderick R Paige Elementary School is ranked #7690 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Roderick R Paige Elementary School?
393 students attend Roderick R Paige Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Roderick R Paige Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roderick R Paige Elementary School?
Roderick R Paige Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roderick R Paige Elementary School offer ?
Roderick R Paige Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Roderick R Paige Elementary School part of?
Roderick R Paige Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Roderick R Paige Elementary School located?
Roderick R Paige Elementary School is located in the Northeast Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Northeast Houston.
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