Best Schools in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,190 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Downtown Houston greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
The top high schools in Downtown Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students
2. Heights H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2476 Students
3. Wheatley H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students
4. Northside H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
5. Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excel Academy • Charter • Grades 4 - 12 • 136 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
The top middle schools in Downtown Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hogg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1120 Students
2. Marshall Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
3. Navarro Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
The top elementary schools in Downtown Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crockett El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
2. Sherman El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
3. Gregory-lincoln Ed Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 600 Students
4. Burnet El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
5. Bruce El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 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
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 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
83.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
18.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
How many schools are in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX?
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,190 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Houston perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Downtown Houston score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Downtown Houston greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Houston?
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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