Best High Schools in East Houston, Houston, TX

High schools
6
Students
11,455
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in East Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Shore Senior High

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Galena Park Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4569 Students

2. North Forest H S

C

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students

3. Kashmere H S

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students

4. Furr H S

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students

5. C E King H S

D

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sheldon Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3473 Students

6. Kipp Northeast College Preparatory

D

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kipp Texas Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students

Best Middle Schools in East Houston, Houston, TX

Middle schools
8
Students
5,832
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
15%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in East Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cobb 6th Grade Campus

B

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Galena Park Isd • Public • Grades 6 • 1030 Students

2. Cunningham Middle

B

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Galena Park Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 928 Students

3. Key Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students

4. C E King Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Sheldon Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1311 Students

5. Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kipp Texas Public Schools • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students

6. Holland Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students

7. Forest Brook Middle

D

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students

8. Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys

D-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kipp Texas Public Schools • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 345 Students

Best Elementary Schools in East Houston, Houston, TX

Elementary schools
9
Students
5,226
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
15%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in East Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Tice El

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Galena Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 668 Students

2. Oates El

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

3. Royalwood El

C-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Sheldon Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 554 Students

4. Marshall El

C-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 610 Students

5. Hilliard El

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students

6. Elmore El

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

7. Kipp Legacy Preparatory

F

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kipp Texas Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 4 • 925 Students

8. Stephanie Cravens Early Childhood

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sheldon Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 614 Students

9. Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

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

Education & Community Snapshot in East Houston, Houston, TX

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

Community Factors

East Houston, Houston, TX has a total population of 10,127 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in East Houston, Houston, TX

22,513

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

72%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood East 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

D+

38.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

9.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

29.26 per 1,000 Residents

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

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,136 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in East Houston, Houston, TX

How many schools are in East Houston, Houston, TX?

East Houston, Houston, TX has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 22,513 students in total.

How do schools in East Houston perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in East Houston score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in East Houston greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near East Houston, Houston, TX

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East Little York-Homestead, Houston, TX

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Trinity-Houston Gardens, Houston, TX

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 12%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hunterwood, Houston, TX

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Kashmere Gardens, Houston, TX

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 13%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Denver Harbor-Port Houston, Houston, TX

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 17%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Riviera East, Houston, TX

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Northshore, Houston, TX

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Downtown Jacinto City, Jacinto City, TX

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North, Houston, TX

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations