Alief ISD School District

4250 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072-1115
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Alief 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 2024-25 school year, there are 32 public elementary schools serving 23,298 students in Alief ISD School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Alief ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
48 Schools
6,824 Schools
# Students
40,664 Students
3,667,271 Students
# Teachers
3,172 Teachers
251,798 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Alief ISD School District, which is ranked #953 of all 1,203 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#948 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Alief ISD  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alief ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alief ISD  School District 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.
34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alief ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Alief ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
287 Students
12,235 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4,096 Students
178,985 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
23,909 Students
1,940,861 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
53%
# Black Students
10,850 Students
463,845 Students
% Black Students
27%
13%
# White Students
1,337 Students
953,330 Students
% White Students
3%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
5,642 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
112,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,981
197,767
# Students in K Grade:
2,848
355,372
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,121
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,050
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,047
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,918
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,867
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,732
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,983
344,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,882
347,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,007
28,814
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,073
23,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,827
20,805
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,328
18,536
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,767 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,739 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$560 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Alief ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$559 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Alief ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,767
$13,640
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Alief ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,739
$14,384
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Alief ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Alief ISD School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahanay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13215 High Star
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8355
Grades: PK-4
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Petrosky Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6703 Winkleman
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8366
Grades: PK-4
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Holmquist Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15040 Westpark Dr
Alief, TX 77411
(281) 988-3024
Grades: PK-4
| 902 students
Rank: #44.
Rees Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16305 Kensley
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1444
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Miller Int
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15025 Westpark
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-3430
Grades: 5-6
| 824 students
Rank: #66.
Outley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12355 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Grades: PK-4
| 946 students
Rank: #77.
Heflin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3303 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1144
Grades: PK-4
| 646 students
Rank: #88.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8520 Hemlock Hill Dr
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8040
Grades: PK-4
| 712 students
Rank: #99.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9730 Stroud Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3220
Grades: PK-4
| 834 students
Rank: #1010.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11718 Hendon
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8363
Grades: PK-4
| 792 students
Rank: #1111.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9829 Town Park Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #1212.
Chancellor Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 Boone Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8318
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #1313.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10200 Huntington Pl Dr
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8338
Grades: PK-4
| 643 students
Rank: #1414.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10734 Bissonett
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-3223
Grades: PK-4
| 821 students
Rank: #1515.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Stancliff
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8380
Grades: PK-4
| 650 students
Rank: #1616.
Hearne Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13939 Rio Bonito
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8333
Grades: PK-4
| 824 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Alief Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4415 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8422
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Youngblood Int
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8410 Dairy View Ln
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8020
Grades: 5-6
| 863 students
Rank: #1919.
Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10700 Carvel
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8313
Grades: PK-4
| 502 students
Rank: #2020.
Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10455 S Kirkwood
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8328
Grades: PK-4
| 552 students
Rank: #2121.
Liestman Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7610 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8348
Grades: PK-4
| 702 students
Rank: #2222.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8500 Brookwulf
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8300
Grades: PK-4
| 648 students
Rank: #2323.
Budewig Int
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12570 Richmond
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3200
Grades: 5-6
| 1,137 students
Rank: #2424.
Landis Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10255 Spice Ln
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8343
Grades: PK-4
| 606 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11400 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8308
Grades: PK-4
| 639 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Mata Int
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9225 S Dairy Ashford
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-7800
Grades: 5-6
| 808 students
Rank: #2727.
Sneed Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9855 Pagewood Ln
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Grades: PK-4
| 1,006 students
Rank: #2828.
Owens Int
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Turtlewood
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8466
Grades: 5-6
| 814 students
Rank: #2929.
Youens Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12141 High Star
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8383
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #3030.
Klentzman Int
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11100 Stancliff
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8477
Grades: 5-6
| 811 students
Rank: #3131.
Best Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 Centre Pkwy
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 988-6445
Grades: PK-4
| 765 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alief Learning Ctr (K-6)
Alternative School
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Grades: 1-6
| 14 students

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 48 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 40,664 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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