Summary:
This analysis examines nine elementary schools in zip code 77338 (Humble, TX), serving grades PK through 5th, which are split between the Humble Independent School District (Isd) and the Aldine Independent School District (Isd), with a total enrollment of 6,540 students and an average free/reduced lunch rate of 81.4%.
The standout school in this area is Humble Elementary, which is the only school to earn a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2025-2026 school year, ranking in the 64th percentile statewide. It has shown the most improvement over three years, moving from the 40th to the 64th percentile, and it achieves strong results despite a high poverty rate. In contrast, Ogden Elementary is the lowest-performing school, with a 0-star rating for three consecutive years and test scores significantly below district and state averages. While Humble ISD schools generally outperform Aldine ISD schools, performance within the Humble district varies widely, with Lakeland Elementary and River Pines Elementary ranking among the lowest in the zip code. The average student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1, but smaller class sizes do not guarantee success, as River Pines Elementary has a low ratio yet struggles academically.
Key findings include a universal weakness in Science proficiency, with no school exceeding the state average, and Mathematics remains a consistent challenge, as no school achieved a majority of students proficient in any grade level. A significant bilingual achievement gap is evident, with Spanish-language STAAR test scores far below English scores at schools like Humble Elementary. The two early childhood centers, Jones Ec/Pk/K and Magrill Ec/Pk/K, serve the most economically disadvantaged families but lack standardized test data, making it impossible to assess their academic effectiveness. Overall, the presence of two districts within one zip code creates a geographic lottery that significantly impacts educational opportunity for families.
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