Best Schools in 77021, TX
77021, TX has 16 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,476 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 77021 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 77021, TX
The top high schools in 77021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lamar H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3125 Students
2. Worthing H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 827 Students
3. Yates H S
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 851 Students
Best Middle Schools in 77021, TX
The top middle schools in 77021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cullen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Texas Public Schools • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 77021, TX
The top elementary schools in 77021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roberts El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
2. Poe El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 790 Students
3. Thompson El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
4. Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 497 Students
5. Lockhart El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
6. Peck El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
7. Whidby El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
8. Kipp Peace El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kipp Texas Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 4 • 616 Students
9. Hartsfield El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
10. Foster El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 77021, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
77021, TX has a total population of 28,864 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 77021, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 77021, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
57.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 77021, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 77021, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 77021, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 77021, TX
How many schools are in 77021, TX?
77021, TX has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,476 students in total.
How do schools in 77021 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 77021 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 77021 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 77021?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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