Summary:
This analysis examines seven elementary schools in Houston's 77022 zip code, serving grades PK-5 within a predominantly high-needs community, including six Houston Independent School District (Isd) schools and one KIPP Texas Public Schools charter school.
Burbank Elementary stands out as the most consistently high-performing school, earning a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and outperforming district and state averages in 4th and 5th grade math and reading. Janowski Elementary is the most improved, surging from a 2-star rating to a 4-star rating and the 76th percentile in 2025-2026, with exceptional 5th grade scores. Burrus Elementary has the highest per-student spending ($11,762) and lowest student-teacher ratio (11.6:1), yet its performance is mixed, with strong 5th grade results but struggles in 3rd and 4th grade math. In contrast, KIPP Dream Prep operates with the largest enrollment (929), highest ratio (23.8:1), and lowest spending ($8,970), yet has shown strong improvement from 1-star to 4-star in two years, suggesting an efficient model focused on academic gains.
A key finding is the "5th Grade Bounce," where schools like Roosevelt Elementary and Kennedy Elementary show dramatic proficiency jumps from 3rd to 5th grade math, indicating effective interventions. Bilingual programs are a strength, with students at Herrera Elementary taking the Spanish STAAR math test scoring 62% proficient versus 45% in English. Smaller schools like Burrus and Roosevelt show more volatile performance due to smaller sample sizes, while the average free/reduced lunch rate across the zip code is 93.6%, reflecting high economic need. Overall, these schools demonstrate strong potential for accelerating student growth despite resource challenges.
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