Best Schools in 77029, TX
77029, TX has 18 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,984 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 77029 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 77029, TX
The top high schools in 77029, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Galena Park H S
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Galena Park Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students
2. Wheatley H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students
3. Furr H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
Best Middle Schools in 77029, TX
The top middle schools in 77029, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Galena Park Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Galena Park Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 943 Students
2. Woodland Acres Middle
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Galena Park Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
3. Holland Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
4. Mcreynolds Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 77029, TX
The top elementary schools in 77029, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pyburn El
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Projected Test Scores
Galena Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
2. Jacinto City El
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Galena Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 714 Students
3. Woodland Acres El
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Galena Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
4. Macarthur El
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Galena Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
5. Oates El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
6. Whittier El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
7. Scroggins El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
8. Martinez R El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
9. Port Houston El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
10. Pleasantville El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 77029, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
77029, TX has a total population of 17,043 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 62%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 77029, 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 77029, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 77029, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 77029, 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 77029, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 77029, TX
How many schools are in 77029, TX?
77029, TX has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,984 students in total.
How do schools in 77029 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 77029 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 77029 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 77029?
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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