Mary Austin Holley Elementary School

16655 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77083
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Austin Holley 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mary Austin Holley Elementary School's student population of 622 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
622 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary Austin Holley Elementary School 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 Mary Austin Holley Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4781 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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38%
41%
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44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mary Austin Holley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mary Austin Holley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
11%
6%
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Hispanic
52%
53%
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Black
32%
13%
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White
3%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Mary Austin Holley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mary Austin Holley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Austin Holley Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Austin Holley Elementary School is ranked #4781 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mary Austin Holley Elementary School?
622 students attend Mary Austin Holley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mary Austin Holley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Austin Holley Elementary School?
Mary Austin Holley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Austin Holley Elementary School offer ?
Mary Austin Holley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Austin Holley Elementary School part of?
Mary Austin Holley Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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