Summary:
The seven schools in Houston's 77026 zip code, serving approximately 3,063 students from elementary through high school, are dominated by the Houston Independent School District (Isd), which operates six schools, while the standout performer is the single charter school, Yes Prep - Northside (part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc). This area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 97.1%, and the data reveals a stark contrast between the charter school's success and the struggles of most traditional public schools.
Yes Prep - Northside is the clear academic leader, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 71st percentile statewide, with a 94.3% graduation rate and test scores that meet or exceed state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. Among HISD schools, Ross Elementary shows the most positive trajectory, improving from the 23rd to the 43rd percentile over three years and earning a 2-star rating. In contrast, Fleming Middle and Isaacs Elementary are the most challenged, both ranking in the 16th percentile, with critically low math proficiency at Fleming (10.71% in 7th grade) and zero percent proficiency on Spanish-language STAAR tests at Isaacs.
A key paradox is that the two lowest-performing HISD schools—Isaacs Elementary ($12,785 per student) and Fleming Middle ($12,282)—have the highest spending, while Yes Prep - Northside achieves top-tier results with the lowest spending ($10,233). Additionally, HISD middle schools show an "Algebra I anomaly": while overall math scores are very low, Algebra I EOC proficiency is high (91.67% at Key Middle and 71.43% at Fleming), suggesting only a select group of advanced students takes the course early. The data also reveals a bilingual education gap, with zero percent proficiency on Spanish-language tests at Dogan Elementary and Isaacs, indicating a critical need for improved ESL support.
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