Summary:
Zip code 77045 is served by a single high school, Madison High School, which educates approximately 1,588 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Madison High School is a large urban school where nearly 90% of students are economically disadvantaged. The school shows a clear upward trend in its state ranking, moving from the 19th percentile (1-star) in 2023-2024 to the 37th percentile (2-star) in 2025-2026, indicating consistent improvement. A standout strength is U.S. History, where 66.67% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, close to the state average. However, the school faces significant challenges: the dropout rate of 5.8% is over 50% higher than the district average, and the graduation rate of 78.2% is well below the district's 84.3%. There is also a stark divide in academic performance—Algebra I proficiency (57.4%) actually exceeds the state average, while English I Reading proficiency (38.14%) lags far behind.
With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 and spending of $9,656 per student, resources are in place, but outcomes in English and Biology remain below state averages. As the only high school in the zip code, Madison High School is the sole educational option for local families, making its ongoing improvement efforts critically important for the entire community.
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