Best High Schools in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

Downtown Houston, Houston, TX has 6 high schools with 5,520 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Downtown Houston score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downtown Houston meet expectations.

1. Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students

2. Heights H S

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2476 Students

3. Northside H S

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students

4. Wheatley H S

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students

5. Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Excel Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

Downtown Houston, Houston, TX has 6 middle schools with 3,600 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Downtown Houston score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downtown Houston exceed expectations.

1. Hogg Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1120 Students

2. Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students

3. Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students

4. Marshall Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students

5. Navarro Middle

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

Downtown Houston, Houston, TX has 1 elementary schools with 450 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Downtown Houston score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 15% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downtown Houston N/A.

1. Gregory-lincoln Ed Ctr

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 600 Students

2. Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 450 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown Houston, Houston, TX has a total population of 16,416 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

9,570

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

83.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

18.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

64.25 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,085 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

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Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Midtown, Houston, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Washington Avenue-Memorial Park, Houston, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Montrose, Houston, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rice Military, Houston, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
East End, Houston, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kashmere Gardens, Houston, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Greater Heights, Houston, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Denver Harbor-Port Houston, Houston, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations