Summary:
The 77006 zip code area of Houston, Texas is home to two public magnet schools under the Houston Independent School District (Isd): Ella J Baker Montessori School and Arabic Immersion Magnet School. Both schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with the Arabic Immersion Magnet School emerging as a standout performer in the area.
The Arabic Immersion Magnet School has consistently outperformed the state and district averages on STAAR test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the Houston Independent School District (Isd) and Texas in reading (67.69% vs. 48.18% and 52.02% for 3rd grade), math (66.15% vs. 47.47% and 44.88% for 3rd grade), and science (50.79% vs. 24.95% and 29.57% for 5th grade). The school has been ranked very highly among Texas elementary schools, placing 444th out of 4,651 schools in the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Ella J Baker Montessori School also performs better than the district and state averages in many areas, it has a lower statewide ranking and a 4-star rating. The school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.8, compared to 24.4 at the Arabic Immersion Magnet School, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the Arabic Immersion Magnet School achieves exceptional test scores despite a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 55.48%, compared to 33.39% at Ella J Baker Montessori School, indicating that the school is effectively serving its economically disadvantaged student population.
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