Best Schools in Independence Heights, Houston, TX
Independence Heights, Houston, TX has 19 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,643 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Independence Heights greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence Heights, Houston, TX
The top high schools in Independence Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heights H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2476 Students
2. Washington B T H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students
3. Houston Math Science And Technology Center
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2779 Students
4. Northside H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence Heights, Houston, TX
The top middle schools in Independence Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
2. Burbank Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1417 Students
3. Marshall Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
4. Williams Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 411 Students
5. H S Ahead Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence Heights, Houston, TX
The top elementary schools in Independence Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Field El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
2. Helms El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
3. Burrus El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
4. Herrera El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 828 Students
5. Kennedy El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
6. Garden Oaks Montessori
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 798 Students
7. Jefferson El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
8. Janowski El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
9. Northline El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students
10. Highland Hts El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence Heights, Houston, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence Heights, Houston, TX has a total population of 10,552 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence Heights, 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 Independence Heights, Houston, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence Heights, Houston, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence Heights, 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 Independence Heights, Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence Heights, Houston, TX
How many schools are in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?
Independence Heights, Houston, TX has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,643 students in total.
How do schools in Independence Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Independence Heights score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Independence Heights greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Independence Heights?
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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