Best Schools in West Houston, Houston, TX
West Houston, Houston, TX has 54 public schools (9 high, 9 middle, 31 elementary) serving 61,424 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in West Houston meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Houston, Houston, TX
The top high schools in West Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alief Early College H S
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
2. Memorial H S
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2555 Students
3. Taylor H S
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3085 Students
4. Stratford H S
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2272 Students
5. Mayde Creek H S
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2940 Students
6. Westside H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2882 Students
7. Taylor H S
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2831 Students
8. Elsik H S
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4118 Students
9. Hastings H S
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3930 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Houston, Houston, TX
The top middle schools in West Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Memorial Middle
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1281 Students
2. Memorial Parkway J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
3. Spring Forest Middle
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 962 Students
4. West Briar Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1061 Students
5. Mayde Creek J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1273 Students
6. O'donnell Middle
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1230 Students
7. Alief Middle
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
8. Revere Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1112 Students
9. Budewig Int
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1085 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Houston, Houston, TX
The top elementary schools in West Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilchester El
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 844 Students
2. Rummel Creek El
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
3. Bush El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 743 Students
4. Nottingham El
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 717 Students
5. Shadowbriar El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
6. Meadow Wood El
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
7. Maurice L Wolfe El
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
8. Holmquist El
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 765 Students
9. Ashford El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
10. Ray Daily El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 830 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Houston, Houston, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Houston, Houston, TX has a total population of 126,738 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Houston, 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 West 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
34.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Houston, Houston, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Houston, 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 West Houston, Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Houston, Houston, TX
How many schools are in West Houston, Houston, TX?
West Houston, Houston, TX has 54 public schools: 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 61,424 students in total.
How do schools in West Houston perform on state tests?
On average, 54 schools in West Houston score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in West Houston meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 40%
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