Serving 254 students in grades 9-10, La Promesa ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Promesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
La Promesa's student population of 254 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Promesa ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Promesa 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
#4682 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Promesa's ranking?
La Promesa is ranked #4682 out of 8,188 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend La Promesa?
254 students attend La Promesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of La Promesa students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Promesa?
La Promesa has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Promesa offer ?
La Promesa offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is La Promesa part of?
La Promesa is part of Aldine Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is La Promesa located?
La Promesa is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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