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West University Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 1,114 students in grades PK-5. Despite being part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 666 out of 968 districts in Texas, West University Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state in academic achievement.
The school's diverse student population of 61.4% White, 14% Hispanic, and 16.16% Asian students, among others, demonstrates its ability to provide a high-quality education to students from various backgrounds. West University Elementary ranks 40th out of 4,647 schools in Texas and receives a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, thanks to its exceptional performance across key metrics. The school excels in academic performance, with 91% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 46% for the district and 50% for the state. This trend extends to other grade levels and subject areas, as well as to various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and White students. Even the school's low-income students perform remarkably well, ranking 294th out of 4,521 Texas elementary schools for this subgroup.
When compared to nearby schools in the Houston Independent School District, such as Rice School/La Escuela Rice, Poe Elementary, and Longfellow Elementary, West University Elementary stands out as a top-performing school with significantly higher test scores and rankings. While the school's performance for Gifted and Talented students is not as high as its overall ranking, it still performs well, ranking 854th out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools in this category, suggesting an area for potential improvement.
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