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Houston ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 274 public schools serving 194,607 students in Houston ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Houston ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
274 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
194,607 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
10,973 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Houston ISD School District, which is ranked #854 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#834 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
367 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8,693 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
120,330 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
53%
# Black Students
43,116 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
22%
13%
# White Students
18,840 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
10%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
167 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,094 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12,105
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
14,177
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
15,075
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14,307
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15,078
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
15,266
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
15,358
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
12,733
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
13,290
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
13,156
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
17,681
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
12,885
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
12,355
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
11,141
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,766 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,575. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,140 is less than the state median of $14,403. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,679 MM
$14 MM
Spending
$2,752 MM
$13 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,766
$15,575
Spending / Student
$14,140
$14,403
Best Houston ISD School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #22.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #33.
West University Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Grades: PK-5
| 1,131 students
Rank: #44.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 82% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Horn Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4530 Holly St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #77.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
Math: 78% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: PK-12
| 978 students
Rank: #88.
Roberts Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #99.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 73% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,415 students
Rank: #1010.
Bush Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #1111.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 71% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #1212.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 72% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #1313.
Twain Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #1414.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #1515.
Travis Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3311 Beauchamp St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #1616.
Eastwood Academy
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #1717.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #1818.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 60% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,224 students
Rank: #1919.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #2020.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 Harvard St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #2121.
North Houston Early College High School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8001 Fulton St Bldg C
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #2222.
Lovett Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 55% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8814 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #2323.
Houston For International Studies
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #2424.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Stanford St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Field Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2727.
Poe Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5100 Hazard St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 535-3780
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 535-3780
Grades: PK-5
| 791 students
Rank: #2828.
Briarmeadow Charter
Math: 52% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #2929.
Condit Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 S Third
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5255
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5255
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #3030.
Memorial Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6401 Arnot St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5150
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5150
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #3131.
Project Chrysalis Middle School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4528 Leeland
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #3232.
Bellaire High School
Magnet School
Math: 45% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5100 Maple
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-3704
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-3704
Grades: 9-12
| 3,118 students
Rank: #3333.
H S For Law And Justice
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3503 Coyle
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #3434.
Sinclair Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 42% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6410 Grovewood Ln
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #3535.
Lamar High School
Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3325 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 2,943 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Houston ISD School District?
Houston ISD School District manages 274 public schools serving 194,607 students.
What is the rank of Houston ISD School District?
Houston ISD School District is ranked #854 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Houston ISD School District?
62% of Houston ISD School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Houston ISD School District?
Houston ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Houston ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,140 is less than the state median of $14,403. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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