Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in the 77017 zip code of Houston, Texas, serving predominantly high-needs populations across the Houston Independent School District (Isd), KIPP Texas Public Schools, and Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success.
Park Place Elementary is the clear top performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 70th percentile statewide, with particularly strong Mathematics scores that exceed district and state averages. In contrast, Rucker Elementary has experienced a steep decline, dropping from the 52nd to the 20th percentile over two years. The most dramatic improvement belongs to KIPP Climb Academy, which jumped from the 12th to the 45th percentile in the same period. Notably, higher spending does not guarantee success: Pstem Academy spends over $14,000 per student yet ranks in the 28th percentile, while Park Place spends just $9,476 per student and ranks much higher.
A critical finding is the significant bilingual achievement gap across HISD schools offering Spanish STAAR exams. At Bonner Elementary, 3rd-grade Reading proficiency is 41.67% in English but 0% in Spanish. Similarly, at Patterson Elementary, 5th-grade Math proficiency is 40.21% in English versus 14.29% in Spanish. Additionally, 5th-grade Science is a universal weakness, with all four schools scoring below the state average of 29.57%, ranging from 8.86% at Bonner to 25.53% at Patterson. These insights highlight that while some schools are excelling, systemic challenges in bilingual support and science instruction remain across the zip code.
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