Summary:
There are four elementary schools in the 77026 zip code of Houston, Texas, all part of the Houston Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK-5 in a community where over 96% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Ross Elementary is the standout performer in the area, achieving a 2-star rating and ranking in the 43rd percentile statewide for 2025-2026, the highest in the zip code. It has shown consistent improvement over three years and leads in 4th grade Reading proficiency (55.56%). Kashmere Gardens Elementary is a notable bright spot in Mathematics, with 4th graders achieving 51.22% proficiency—the only instance in the area where a school exceeded the state average in a core subject. In contrast, Isaacs Elementary is the most challenged, with the lowest state ranking (16th percentile), smallest enrollment (241 students), and the weakest Science scores (7.41% proficiency). Dogan Elementary ranks similarly low (15th percentile) but spends the least per student ($9,918).
A key finding is the spending paradox: the highest-spending school (Isaacs at $12,785 per student) has the lowest performance, while the top performer (Ross at $12,440) also spends heavily, suggesting how funds are used matters more than the amount. All four schools struggle significantly with 5th grade Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.41% to 17.24%, well below state averages. Student-teacher ratios are low (11.9:1 to 14.3:1), indicating smaller class sizes. The upward trajectories of Ross and Kashmere Gardens offer potential models for improvement, while Dogan and Isaacs have remained stagnant, highlighting a clear performance divide within this small cluster of schools.
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