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Houston Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 918 students

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Posted February 6, 2009

We are so pleased with our discision to put my daughter here, after considering a private alternative. The teachers and team attitude at Houston are tremendous, as is their drive to be exemplary, which they are achieving school wide! Principle, Mr. Velasco, runs a tight ship for conduct/discipline and it shows in the kids manners and conduct. The kids love him too, he is never short on hugs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2003

My children have suffered terribly at the hands of this school and the staff. We will consider putting a dent in our budget just to send them to private school.


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black or African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female74%
Male84%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students95%
Female92%
Male98%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)97%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 72% 48%
Black 16% 14%
White 11% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 54%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 88%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1000 N Thompson
Conroe, TX 77301
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Phone: (936) 709-5100

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