Best Schools in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX has 13 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,465 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in Greater Fifth Ward greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
The top high schools in Greater Fifth Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yes Prep - 5th Ward
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yes Prep Public Schools Inc • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 943 Students
2. Mickey Leland College Prep Acad For Young Men
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 311 Students
3. Wheatley H S
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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
Best Middle Schools in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
The top middle schools in Greater Fifth Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fleming Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 384 Students
2. Mcreynolds Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
The top elementary schools in Greater Fifth Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eliot El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
2. Scroggins El
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
3. Henderson N El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
4. Bruce El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
5. Atherton El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
6. Dogan El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
7. Isaacs El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX has a total population of 11,888 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Greater Fifth Ward, 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 Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Greater Fifth Ward, 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 Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
How many schools are in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX?
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,465 students in total.
How do schools in Greater Fifth Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Greater Fifth Ward score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in Greater Fifth Ward greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Greater Fifth Ward?
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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- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations