Summary
Boone Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 528 students in grades K-4 and part of the Alief Independent School District (Isd). The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.
Boone Elementary's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, only 27.78% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 52.02% statewide and 39.21% in Alief ISD. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with only 14.81% of 3rd-grade students and 18.1% of 4th-grade students reaching proficiency or better, compared to state averages of 44.88% and 45.79%, respectively. Boone Elementary also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, all of which perform below their peers on state assessments.
Compared to nearby schools, both within the Alief ISD and in the public charter sector, Boone Elementary lags significantly in academic achievement. For instance, KIPP Shine Prep, a public charter school less than a mile away, has 50-70% of students meeting proficiency standards in reading and math, while Harmony School of Exploration, another nearby charter, also outperforms Boone Elementary and the other Alief ISD schools. Addressing the root causes of Boone Elementary's underperformance, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and student support services, will be crucial for improving outcomes at the school.
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