Summary
Francis Elementary in Humble, TX, serves 770 students in grades 1st through 5th and is part of the Aldine Independent School District (Isd), a district that ranks in the bottom third of Texas. The school faces significant academic challenges, with over 91% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and its statewide ranking has consistently placed it in the bottom 5-13% of Texas elementary schools over the past decade. Currently, Francis Elementary is at its lowest point in recent history, ranking in the 5th percentile statewide, which is the lowest among all 10 nearby schools.
Compared to neighboring schools, the performance gaps are stark. For example, Fall Creek Elementary, just 1.77 miles away, ranks in the 88th percentile, while North Bend Elementary (90.5% free/reduced lunch) outperforms Francis in core subjects like 3rd grade reading (62.7% vs. 31.3%) and 4th grade math (62.7% vs. 27.0%). This divide highlights systemic challenges within the Aldine ISD, as all nearby Humble Independent School District (Isd) schools, even those with high poverty rates, outperform Francis. Interestingly, the school shows surprising strength in Spanish-language STAAR tests, with 3rd grade math proficiency in Spanish at 42.9% (far exceeding the state average of 27.3%), suggesting a strong bilingual program that doesn't translate to English-language assessments.
Despite overall struggles, Francis Elementary effectively serves its Gifted and Talented students, who ranked in the 32nd percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026—a significant improvement from the 2nd percentile in 2018-2019. However, performance for English Language Learner and Special Education students has been volatile, with steep declines in recent years. The school spends a moderate $10,417 per student, less than some lower-performing neighbors like North Bend ($13,281) but more than high-performing Fall Creek ($8,238), suggesting that funding alone isn't the issue. For parents, this data points to a school with deep academic challenges, though pockets of success in bilingual and gifted programs offer some hope.
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