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Houston 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 2024-25 school year, there are 274 public schools serving 189,934 students in Houston Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Houston Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% 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
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
274 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
189,934 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
11,003 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Houston Independent School District, which is ranked #709 of all 1,201 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 82% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#710 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
332 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,123 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
117,366 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
53%
# Black Students
41,117 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
18,544 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
10%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
158 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,294 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12,661
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
13,358
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
15,485
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14,438
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13,927
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
14,491
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
14,413
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
11,744
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
12,489
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
13,112
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
16,888
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
13,706
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
11,850
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
11,372
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,807 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,795 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,622 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,620 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,807
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,795
$14,148
Best Houston Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Rank: #22.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
(Math: 83% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
T H Rogers School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: K-12
| 1,063 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West University Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Grades: PK-5
| 1,114 students
Rank: #55.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #66.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #77.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4530 Holly St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #1010.
East Early College High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #1111.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1212.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #1313.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 907 students
Rank: #1414.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3311 Beauchamp St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
Rank: #1515.
Pin Oak Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #1616.
Kolter Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #1717.
Eastwood Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #1818.
Oak Forest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Grades: PK-5
| 878 students
Rank: #1919.
Lanier Middle School
(Math: 69% | 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
| 1,434 students
Rank: #2020.
Energy Institute High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #2121.
Project Chrysalis Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4528 Leeland
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #2222.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 Harvard St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #2323.
Challenge Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
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
| 454 students
Rank: #2424.
Briarmeadow Charter
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #2525.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
(Math: 59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Rank: #2626.
Condit Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7000 S Third
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5255
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5255
Grades: PK-5
| 736 students
Rank: #2727.
H S For Law And Justice
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3503 Coyle
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #2828.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
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
| 651 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
North Houston Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8001 Fulton St Bldg C
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
South Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1930 Airport Blvd
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #3131.
Houston Academy For International Studies
(Math: 50-54% | 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
| 461 students
Rank: #3232.
Sinclair Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6410 Grovewood Ln
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #3333.
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Grades: PK-8
| 627 students
Rank: #3434.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10626 Atwell Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3634
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3634
Grades: PK-5
| 858 students
Rank: #3535.
School At St George Place
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5430 Hidalgo St
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1499
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1499
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Houston Independent School District?
Houston Independent School District manages 274 public schools serving 189,934 students.
What is the rank of Houston Independent School District?
Houston Independent School District is ranked #709 out of 1,201 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 Houston Independent School District?
62% of Houston Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Houston Independent School District?
Houston Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Houston Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,795 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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