Summary:
Horne Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 891 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD), which is ranked 363 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Horne Elementary faces significant challenges in improving its academic performance, particularly in light of its high percentage of economically disadvantaged and minority students. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (67%) compared to the district (63.91%) and state (48.85%) averages, and its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 38.39%, compared to 57.62% for the district and 48.85% for the state. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the bottom quartile for Asian, multi-racial, and English Language Learner students, but performing better for African American and special education students.
Despite the higher spending per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio at Horne Elementary, the school's academic performance lags behind the district and state averages, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges. When compared to other nearby schools within the CFISD district, such as Hairgrove Elementary, Horne Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subjects. To address these challenges, the school and district should consider implementing targeted academic interventions and support programs, analyzing the school's instructional practices and curriculum, and engaging the school community to support student learning and address non-academic barriers to success.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9
Number of students: 891
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
67.0%
African American:
15.8%
Asian:
7.0%
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White:
6.2%
Two or more races:
3.0%
American Indian:
0.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.5%
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