Summary:
Zip code 77099 in Houston, Texas, is home to 18 schools serving elementary through high school grades, predominantly within the Alief Independent School District (Isd), alongside charter networks like KIPP Texas Public Schools and Harmony Public Schools - Houston South, in an area where over 87% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools in this zip code consistently outperform traditional district schools. KIPP Academy Middle and Harmony School Of Innovation - Houston are standout middle schools, ranking in the 78th and 81st percentiles statewide, respectively, with math and reading scores well above state averages. Harmony Science Academy-Houston is the top high school, boasting a 94.9% graduation rate and strong EOC exam results. In contrast, Alief ISD schools like Boone Elementary and Smith Elementary rank in the lowest percentiles, with math proficiency rates below 25%. A notable anomaly is that Alief ISD middle schools like Olle Middle and Holub Middle achieve very high Algebra I EOC proficiency (over 89%) despite low overall math scores, indicating advanced math is reserved for a select few students.
Spending does not correlate with success here; Phoenix School At Southwest Schools spends $27,412 per student—more than double any other school—yet has the worst outcomes, including a 71.4% graduation rate and 0% proficiency in several subjects. Meanwhile, high-performing charters like KIPP Shine Prep spend around $10,000 per student. For parents, the data clearly shows that KIPP and Harmony schools offer the strongest academic performance in this high-poverty area, while Alief ISD schools face significant challenges, though some show targeted strengths in advanced math and bilingual programs.
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