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North Forest Elementary

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North Forest Elementary ranks 2242 nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-5

2242^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

North Forest Elementary in Houston, TX, is a public charter school serving 772 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Yes Prep Public Schools Inc district, and it stands out for its remarkable turnaround in a high-poverty area where over 94% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The school has shown a steep upward climb in performance, jumping from the 27th percentile (1 star) in the 2023-2024 school year to the 52nd percentile (3 stars) in the most recent rankings—a 25-point improvement that outpaces nearby schools like Worsham Elementary, which dropped from the 70th to the 45th percentile, and Johnson Elementary, which fell from the 5th to the 18th percentile. What truly sets North Forest apart is its exceptional work with low socio-economic status students, ranking in the 70th percentile (4 stars) for this subgroup—far above its overall rank and dramatically better than nearby high-poverty schools like Marshall Elementary, which serves a similar population but stagnates in the low-to-mid 30th percentile range. The school also excels in Spanish-language assessments, with 3rd grade math proficiency at 56.6% (state average: 27.28%) and 3rd grade reading at 49.06% (state average: 28.3%), suggesting a highly effective bilingual program that accelerates learning for English Language Learners.

Despite these strengths, 5th grade science remains a challenge, with only 13.68% of students proficient in the 2024-2025 school year—below the state average of 29.57%—a common issue across nearby schools like Orange Grove Elementary (7.61%) and Johnson (6.86%). Additionally, English-language math performance is inconsistent, with 4th grade math proficiency at 36.99% (below the state average of 49.28%) while 3rd grade math reaches 50% (above the state average of 44.33%). Overall, North Forest’s rapid improvement and strong bilingual outcomes make it a standout choice in the area, especially when compared to neighboring schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd), which all rank in the bottom 27th percentile of districts.

772

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,516

Per pupil spending ?

94.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6602 Winfield Road Bldg A
Houston, TX 77050

(713) 924-5600

District: Yes Prep Public Schools Inc

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.9%

African American:

15.5%

White:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 27th percentile in 2024 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2024

✓Above the Texas median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg47%

Texas avg50%

2,242^nd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 25 pts since 2024

From bottom 27% (2024) to top 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 6Elementary Schools in the Yes Prep Public Schools Inc

248^th of 951Yes Prep Public Schools Inc among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.5	2242 of 4627	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.6	3220 of 4651	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.4	3441 of 4710	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.5	1136 of 2406	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.5	1824 of 2443	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	29.9	2798 of 3668	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.7	2245 of 4575	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	25.3	3766 of 4658	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.7	1361 of 4413	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.3	3182 of 4465	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	1346 of 4520	70.2%	★★★★☆
2024	37.5	3087 of 4594	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.8	2330 of 4582	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.1	3706 of 4647	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.4	3063 of 4301	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.9	3802 of 4292	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)70th percentile+19 vs school

Hispanic (2026)69th percentile+18 vs school

African American (2026)53rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)51st percentile~ school

Male (2026)49th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)29th percentile-23 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)24th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading52%-3 vs state

Mathematics44%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
North Forest Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6602 Winfield Road Bldg A	Houston	77050	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-5600	772	48	15.9	94.8%	20 (2.6%)	120 (15.5%)	617 (79.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.7%)	47.5	2242^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	51.5%		33.6	3220^th of 4651 public elementary schools	30.8%	978	49.1	50.9		56.6	29.1		45.0	48.0	59.1	50.0	37.0	46.2	$12,516
Marshall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6200 Winfield Rd	Houston	77050	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 636-4606	453	34	13.3	97.8%	6 (1.3%)	122 (26.9%)	319 (70.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	41.5	2625^th of 4627 public elementary schools	43.3%		33.3	3238^th of 4651 public elementary schools	30.4%	613	5.9	11.1		29.4	42.9		42.4	50.9	39.3	39.0	50.9	46.4	$13,341
Garcia-Leza Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	5311 E Mount Houston Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6037	617	38	16.0	93.5%	11 (1.8%)	49 (7.9%)	551 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)								(n/a)													$11,770
Escamilla Elementary	Public	1-5	5241 E Mt Houston Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6390	809	49	16.5	88.8%	13 (1.6%)	19 (2.3%)	774 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	35.2	3076^th of 4627 public elementary schools	33.5%		28	3550^th of 4651 public elementary schools	23.7%	474	17.5	40.0	52.2	26.3	16.7	0.0	24.5	54.8	53.2	20.4	51.6	33.1	$9,192
Johnson Elementary	Public	1-5	13901 Homestead Rd	Humble	77396	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6510	565	37	15.2	91.5%	11 (1.9%)	133 (23.5%)	411 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	24.4	3786^th of 4627 public elementary schools	18.2%		17.9	4149^th of 4651 public elementary schools	10.8%	363	20.9	20.5	39.3	18.0	16.2	22.7	28.9	31.0	45.5	19.1	46.2	40.4	$10,433
Two Dimensions/Vickery	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	12330 Vickery St	Houston	77039	Harris County	Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 987-7300	203	12	16.9	98.5%	0 (0.0%)	185 (91.1%)	18 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.4	3857^th of 4627 public elementary schools	16.6%		14.2	4328^th of 4651 public elementary schools	6.9%	471							26.3	23.1	66.7	10.5	30.8	40.0	$10,465
Oleson Elementary	Public	1-5	12345 Vickery St	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6530	411	29	14.2	90.3%	13 (3.2%)	12 (2.9%)	386 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$12,493
Orange Grove Elementary	Public	1-5	4514 Mount Houston Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6540	516	34	15.0	87.2%	8 (1.6%)	10 (1.9%)	492 (95.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	42	2591^st of 4627 public elementary schools	44.0%		31.4	3339^th of 4651 public elementary schools	28.2%	748	19.2	36.4	35.3	20.0	46.2	50.0	39.5	27.9	57.3	48.3	51.2	42.5	$10,732
Fall Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14435 Mesa Rd	Humble	77396	Harris County	Humble Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 641-3400	761	52	14.6	31.1%	221 (29.0%)	238 (31.3%)	187 (24.6%)	65 (8.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.3%)	85.8	550^th of 4627 public elementary schools	88.1%		80.5	735^th of 4651 public elementary schools	84.2%	185							66.1	74.1	73.5	61.7	65.4	66.2	$8,906
Vardeman Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	3302 Connorvale Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-3740	624	37	16.6	94.2%	8 (1.3%)	20 (3.2%)	589 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)								(n/a)													$9,928

Frequently Asked Questions about North Forest Elementary

How many students attend North Forest Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 772 students attended North Forest Elementary.

Is North Forest Elementary a good school?

North Forest Elementary ranks 2242^nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Forest Elementary?

Students at North Forest Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 16% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is North Forest Elementary in?

Yes Prep Public Schools Inc

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

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