Seguin Elementary

Seguin Elementary is a PK-5 public school in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) serving 395 students in a high-poverty community, where over 96% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and it has achieved a remarkable turnaround from a 0-star rating to a consistent 3-star rating over the past decade.

Seguin’s standout strength is its exceptional mathematics performance, which significantly outpaces both district and state averages across all tested grades. For example, 3rd-grade math proficiency reached 63.89% compared to the district’s 46.03%, and 4th-grade math hit 64.86% versus the district’s 50.28%. This makes Seguin a "math magnet" in its area, outperforming nearby schools like Lewis Elementary, Golfcrest Elementary, and Garden Villas Elementary, which all struggle to reach district averages in math. Even compared to the nearby charter Houston Gateway Academy, Seguin’s elementary math scores are nearly double in some grades. The school is also exceptionally effective with its low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the 86th percentile statewide for this group, and has shown dramatic growth for African American students, jumping 61 percentile points since 2021-2022.

Despite these successes, Seguin has a persistent weakness in 5th-grade science, with only 15.22% proficiency compared to the state’s 29.57%. Additionally, performance for special education students has been volatile, though it recently soared to the 83rd percentile. The school’s bilingual program appears robust, as students taking the STAAR Spanish test in reading and math outperformed district and state averages, effectively supporting English language learners. Overall, Seguin’s sustained, multi-year improvement and targeted support for diverse student groups make it a standout choice for families seeking strong elementary math foundations in the area.