Best Schools in Near Northwest, Houston, TX
Near Northwest, Houston, TX has 42 public schools (9 high, 9 middle, 23 elementary) serving 42,143 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Near Northwest exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Near Northwest, Houston, TX
The top high schools in Near Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Victory Early College H S
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Projected Test Scores
Aldine Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 405 Students
2. Jersey Village H S
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3364 Students
3. Waltrip H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1597 Students
4. Cypress Ridge H S
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2921 Students
5. Klein Forest H S
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Klein Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3481 Students
6. Washington B T H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students
7. Eisenhower H S
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Aldine Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2855 Students
8. Davis H S Aldine
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Aldine Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3093 Students
9. Scarborough H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 750 Students
Best Middle Schools in Near Northwest, Houston, TX
The top middle schools in Near Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Black Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1329 Students
2. Cook Middle
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1428 Students
3. Klein Int
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Klein Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1062 Students
4. Dean Middle
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1252 Students
5. Garcia Middle
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Aldine Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1054 Students
6. Shotwell Middle
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Aldine Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1078 Students
7. Clifton Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
8. Williams Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 411 Students
9. Hoffman Middle
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Aldine Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 637 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Near Northwest, Houston, TX
The top elementary schools in Near Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nitsch El
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Klein Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 663 Students
2. Holbrook El
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 936 Students
3. Eiland El
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Klein Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
4. Post El
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 868 Students
5. Reed El
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 815 Students
6. Bane El
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 732 Students
7. Epps Island El
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Klein Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
8. Frazier El
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
9. Ermel El
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Aldine Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 449 Students
10. Wainwright El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Near Northwest, Houston, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Near Northwest, Houston, TX has a total population of 54,260 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Near Northwest, 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 Near Northwest, Houston, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Near Northwest, Houston, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Near Northwest, 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 Near Northwest, Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Near Northwest, Houston, TX
How many schools are in Near Northwest, Houston, TX?
Near Northwest, Houston, TX has 42 public schools: 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 42,143 students in total.
How do schools in Near Northwest perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in Near Northwest score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Near Northwest exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Near Northwest?
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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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations