Best Schools in South Houston, TX
South Houston, TX has 16 public schools (2 high, 8 middle, 6 elementary) serving 12,830 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in South Houston greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Houston, TX
The top high schools in South Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pasadena H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2221 Students
2. South Houston H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2213 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Houston, TX
The top middle schools in South Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 817 Students
2. Park View Int
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 577 Students
3. Queens Int
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Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 618 Students
4. Nelda Sullivan Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 553 Students
5. Marshall Kendrick Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 682 Students
6. South Houston Int
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Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 605 Students
7. Rick Schneider Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 575 Students
8. Earnesteen Milstead Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 696 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Houston, TX
The top elementary schools in South Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. L F Smith El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 611 Students
2. Jensen El
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 581 Students
3. South Houston El
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Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 447 Students
4. Matthys El
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Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 496 Students
5. Pearl Hall El
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Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 543 Students
6. Young El
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Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 595 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Houston, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Houston, TX has a total population of 16,153 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 58%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South Houston, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Houston, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South 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 South Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Houston, TX
How many schools are in South Houston, TX?
South Houston, TX has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 8 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 12,830 students in total.
How do schools in South Houston perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in South Houston score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in South Houston greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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