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Alief Independent 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 2025 school year, there are 47 public schools serving 39,474 students in Alief Independent 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 Alief Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
47 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
39,474 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
2,963 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Alief Independent School District, which is ranked #950 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#948 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
296 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3,845 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
10%
6%
# Hispanic Students
24,378 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
53%
# Black Students
9,471 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
24%
13%
# White Students
1,320 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
3%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
70 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,011
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
2,525
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,934
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,063
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,952
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,901
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,791
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,656
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,730
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,721
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,879
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,079
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,897
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,335
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,182 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,153 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$560 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$559 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,182
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,153
$14,116
Best Alief Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Kerr High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #33.
Mahanay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13215 High Star
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8355
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8355
Grades: PK-4
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Albright Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6315 Winkleman
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8411
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8411
Grades: 7-8
| 999 students
Rank: #55.
Petrosky Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6703 Winkleman
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8366
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8366
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Admin Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Holmquist Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15040 Westpark Dr
Alief, TX 77411
(281) 988-3024
Alief, TX 77411
(281) 988-3024
Grades: K-4
| 764 students
Rank: #88.
Rees Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16305 Kensley
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1444
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1444
Grades: PK-4
| 555 students
Rank: #99.
Miller Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15025 Westpark
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-3430
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-3430
Grades: 5-6
| 780 students
Rank: #1010.
Outley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12355 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Grades: PK-4
| 872 students
Rank: #1111.
Killough Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8444
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8444
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
Rank: #1212.
O'donnell Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14041 Alief Clodine
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 495-6000
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 495-6000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,221 students
Rank: #1313.
Heflin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3303 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1144
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1144
Grades: K-4
| 550 students
Rank: #1414.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8520 Hemlock Hill Dr
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8040
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8040
Grades: PK-4
| 688 students
Rank: #1515.
Holub Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9515 S Dairy Ashford
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8433
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8433
Grades: 7-8
| 724 students
Rank: #1616.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9730 Stroud Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3220
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3220
Grades: PK-4
| 740 students
Rank: #1717.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11718 Hendon
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8363
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8363
Grades: K-4
| 704 students
Rank: #1818.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9829 Town Park Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3250
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #1919.
Chancellor Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Boone Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8318
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8318
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #2020.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Huntington Pl Dr
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8338
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8338
Grades: PK-4
| 521 students
Rank: #2121.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10734 Bissonett
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-3223
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-3223
Grades: K-4
| 690 students
Rank: #2222.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Stancliff
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8380
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8380
Grades: PK-4
| 633 students
Rank: #2323.
Hearne Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13939 Rio Bonito
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8333
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8333
Grades: PK-4
| 692 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Alief Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8422
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8422
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Youngblood Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8410 Dairy View Ln
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8020
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8020
Grades: 5-6
| 880 students
Rank: #2626.
Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Carvel
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8313
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8313
Grades: PK-4
| 556 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10455 S Kirkwood
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8328
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8328
Grades: PK-4
| 544 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Olle Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Boone Rd
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8455
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8455
Grades: 7-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #2929.
Liestman Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7610 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8348
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8348
Grades: K-4
| 548 students
Rank: #3030.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Brookwulf
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8300
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8300
Grades: PK-4
| 693 students
Rank: #3131.
Budewig Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12570 Richmond
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3200
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3200
Grades: 5-6
| 1,134 students
Rank: #3232.
Landis Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10255 Spice Ln
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8343
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8343
Grades: K-4
| 528 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11400 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8308
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8308
Grades: K-4
| 528 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Mata Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9225 S Dairy Ashford
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-7800
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-7800
Grades: 5-6
| 791 students
Rank: #3535.
Elsik High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12601 High Star
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 4,119 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alief Independent School District?
Alief Independent School District manages 47 public schools serving 39,474 students.
What is the rank of Alief Independent School District?
Alief Independent School District is ranked #950 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Alief Independent School District?
62% of Alief Independent School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alief Independent School District?
Alief Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Alief Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,153 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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