Houston Independent School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 283 public schools in Houston Independent School District, serving 212,908 students.
- Public school in Houston Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Texas public school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 72% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
- The top ranked public school in Houston Independent School District are West University Elementary School, Horn Elementary School and Project Chrysalis Middle School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Texas public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Houston Independent School District |
| School District Website | http://www.houstonisd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (713)556-6005 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| # of Schools | 283 Schools | 8,947 Schools |
| # of Students | 212,908 Students | 5,398,246 Students |
| # of Teachers | 11,818 Teachers | 355,401 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Houston Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,195 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (TX) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 72% |
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| Graduation Rate | 79% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 496 Students | 20,590 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 8,645 Students | 235,500 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 131,350 Students | 2,826,531 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 62% | 52% |
| # of Black Students | 50,838 Students | 680,292 Students |
| % Black Students | 24% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 18,989 Students | 1,504,856 Students |
| % White Students | 9% | 28% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 174 Students | 8,027 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 2,416 Students | 122,450 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 13,783 | 254,767 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 16,086 | 371,437 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 17,270 | 388,455 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 17,579 | 394,227 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 17,955 | 409,796 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 17,502 | 413,679 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 17,334 | 414,261 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 13,901 | 402,503 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 13,945 | 402,496 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 13,386 | 398,647 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 16,525 | 433,436 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 13,649 | 397,442 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 12,249 | 371,952 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 11,744 | 345,148 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,650 is higher than the state average of $10,361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,694 is higher than the state average of $10,634. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| Total Revenue | $2,166 MM | $9 MM |
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| Spending | $2,175 MM | $9 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,650 | $10,361 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,694 | $10,634 |
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Houston Independent School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Alcott Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Bottom 50%5859 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77033
(713)732-3540
Grades: PK-5 | 270 students
- Almeda Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 56%
Rank: Bottom 50%14249 Bridgeport Rd
Houston, TX 77047
(713)434-5620
Grades: PK-5 | 852 students
- Anderson Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 55%
Rank: Bottom 50%5727 Ludington Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713)726-3600
Grades: PK-5 | 794 students
- Arabic Immersion Magnet School Magnet School812 W 28th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713)556-8940
Grades: PK-2 | 291 students
- Ashford Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Bottom 50%1815 Shannon Vly Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281)368-2120
Grades: PK-5 | 679 students
- Askew Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 64%
Rank: Bottom 50%11200 Wood Lodge Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281)368-2100
Grades: PK-5 | 883 students
- Atherton Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 73%
Rank: Bottom 50%2011 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713)671-4100
Grades: PK-5 | 585 students
- Attucks Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 48%
Rank: Bottom 50%4330 Bellfort Blvd
Houston, TX 77051
(713)732-3670
Grades: 6-8 | 487 students
- Austin High School Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 40%
Rank: Bottom 50%1700 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713)924-1600
Grades: 9-12 | 1845 students
- Barrick Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 55%
Rank: Bottom 50%12001 Winfrey Ln
Houston, TX 77076
(281)405-2500
Grades: PK-5 | 692 students
- Bastian Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 53%
Rank: Bottom 50%5051 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77033
(713)732-5830
Grades: PK-5 | 714 students
- Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan Magnet School
Math: 92% | Reading: 91%
Rank: Top 10%2610 Elgin St
Houston, TX 77004
(713)942-1932
Grades: 6-8 | 777 students
- Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk Magnet School
Math: 82% | Reading: 76%
Rank: Top 50%2805 Garrow St
Houston, TX 77003
(713)226-4543
Grades: 4-8 | 388 students
- Bell Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 79% | Reading: 63%
Rank: Bottom 50%12323 Shaftsbury Dr
Houston, TX 77031
(281)983-2800
Grades: PK-5 | 734 students
- Bellaire High School Magnet School
Math: 75% | Reading: 63%
Rank: Bottom 50%5100 Maple
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713)295-3704
Grades: 9-12 | 3487 students
- Bellfort Early Childhood Center7647 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77061
(713)640-0950
Grades: PK-K | 367 students
- Benavidez Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 54%
Rank: Bottom 50%6262 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713)778-3350
Grades: PK-5 | 981 students
- Benbrook Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 70%
Rank: Bottom 50%4026 Bolin Rd
Houston, TX 77092
(713)613-2502
Grades: PK-5 | 619 students
- Berry Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 75% | Reading: 64%
Rank: Bottom 50%2310 Berry Rd
Houston, TX 77093
(713)696-2700
Grades: PK-5 | 820 students
- Black Middle School Magnet School
Math: 80% | Reading: 73%
Rank: Top 50%1575 Chantilly
Houston, TX 77018
(713)613-2505
Grades: 6-8 | 1090 students
- Blackshear Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Bottom 50%2900 Holman Ave
Houston, TX 77004
(713)942-1481
Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
- Bonham Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 44%
Rank: Bottom 50%8302 Braes River Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(713)778-3480
Grades: PK-5 | 974 students
- Bonner Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 55%
Rank: Bottom 50%8100 Elrod St
Houston, TX 77017
(713)943-5740
Grades: PK-5 | 878 students
- Braeburn Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 53%
Rank: Bottom 50%7707 Rampart St
Houston, TX 77081
(713)295-5210
Grades: PK-5 | 778 students
- Briargrove Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 83%
Rank: Top 30%6145 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713)917-3600
Grades: PK-5 | 922 students
- Briarmeadow Charter Math: 91% | Reading: 85%
Rank: Top 20%3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713)458-5500
Grades: PK-8 | 612 students
- Briscoe Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Bottom 50%321 Forest Hill
Houston, TX 77011
(713)924-1740
Grades: PK-5 | 339 students
- Brookline Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 75%
Rank: Top 50%6301 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77087
(713)845-7400
Grades: PK-5 | 928 students
- Browning Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 62%
Rank: Bottom 50%607 Northwood St
Houston, TX 77009
(713)867-5140
Grades: PK-5 | 544 students
- Bruce Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 52%
Rank: Bottom 50%510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713)226-4560
Grades: PK-5 | 570 students
- Burbank Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 90% | Reading: 79%
Rank: Top 30%216 Tidwell
Houston, TX 77022
(713)696-2690
Grades: PK-5 | 929 students
- Burbank Middle School Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: 75%
Rank: Top 50%315 Berry Rd
Houston, TX 77022
(713)696-2720
Grades: 6-8 | 1416 students
- Burnet Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 58%
Rank: Bottom 50%5403 Canal St
Houston, TX 77011
(713)924-1780
Grades: K-5 | 508 students
- Burrus Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 66% | Reading: 65%
Rank: Bottom 50%701 E 33rd St
Houston, TX 77022
(713)867-5180
Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
- Bush Elementary School Math: 97% | Reading: 94%
Rank: Top 5%13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281)368-2150
Grades: PK-5 | 903 students
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