Herrera Elementary

Summary:

Herrera Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 828 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Herrera Elementary faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to nearby schools and the district/state averages, as well as significant disparities in performance across different student subgroups. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (94.69%) and has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (90.82%). For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Herrera Elementary's 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade STAAR Reading proficiency rates were 42.03%, 48.61%, and 54.9%, respectively, compared to the HISD averages of 44.66%, 46.59%, and 51.32%, and the Texas averages of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%. Similarly, the school's STAAR Mathematics proficiency rates were lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels.

Interestingly, Herrera Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby Burbank Elementary, Janowski Elementary, and Roosevelt Elementary, which have higher STAAR proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. Additionally, the nearby KIPP Dream Prep, a charter school with a similar student demographic profile, has generally higher academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, compared to Herrera Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 525 Bennington St
       Houston, TX  77022-4911


(713) 696-2800

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1938th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,182 Help


Students who attend Herrera Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Burbank Middle
High:    Houston Math Science And Technology Center

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  828

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.7%
White:
3.0%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Compare Details Herrera Elementary ranks better than 58.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 53rd among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.7%), White (3%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herrera Elementary is 15.9, which is the 53rd best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herrera Elementary is $10,182. 90 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Herrera Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Herrera Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.93 695th 3465 79.9%
2005 47.59 2122nd 3475 38.9%
2006 51.01 2002nd 3476 42.4%
2007 63.66 1439th 3724 61.4%
2008 57.18 1820th 3768 51.7%
2009 46.43 2437th 3884 37.3%
2010 47.63 2439th 3937 38.0%
2011 41.56 2873rd 4095 29.8%
2012 32.82 3281st 4206 22.0%
2013 43.54 2671st 4221 36.7%
2014 44.37 2681st 4260 37.1%
2015 25.97 3528th 4320 18.3%
2016 20.56 3707th 4286 13.5%
2017 31.77 3038th 4329 29.8%
2018 42.98 2364th 4359 45.8%
2019 42.68 2517th 4479 43.8%
2021 40.95 2511th 4578 45.2%
2022 41.64 2641st 4581 42.3%
2023 37.91 2935th 4647 36.8%
2024 53.56 1938th 4675 58.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.47 782nd 3226 75.8%
2019 60.80 1034th 3333 69.0%
2021 56.56 1151st 3446 66.6%
2022 51.71 1547th 3487 55.6%
2023 60.23 1148th 3556 67.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.88 2332nd 3558 34.5%
2019 38.19 2189th 3684 40.6%
2021 25.60 3144th 3799 17.2%
2022 28.35 3146th 3952 20.4%
2023 34.34 2774th 4086 32.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.21 1486th 4264 65.2%
2019 59.09 1421st 4309 67.0%
2021 56.67 1590th 4451 64.3%
2022 56.68 1700th 4477 62.0%
2023 50.80 2129th 4521 52.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.24 2667th 4306 38.1%
2019 44.05 2419th 4348 44.4%
2021 47.68 2159th 4499 52.0%
2022 46.26 2386th 4561 47.7%
2023 25.52 3702nd 4588 19.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.11 2106th 3106 32.2%
2019 28.47 2734th 3184 14.1%
2021 29.25 2357th 3006 21.6%
2022 42.91 2121st 2958 28.3%
2023 20.09 2735th 2980 8.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.47 1542nd 4240 63.6%
2019 51.69 1861st 4295 56.7%
2021 65.94 914th 4331 78.9%
2022 52.53 1921st 4461 56.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.08 2147th 4319 50.3%
2019 42.33 2507th 4357 42.5%
2021 36.61 2761st 4498 38.6%
2022 39.84 2749th 4563 39.8%
2023 51.17 2084th 4585 54.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.44 766th 2515 69.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.13 2049th 4168 50.8%
2019 48.81 2077th 4188 50.4%
2021 48.73 2014th 4329 53.5%
2022 49.37 2134th 4376 51.2%
2023 42.89 2572nd 4401 41.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Herrera Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 37 22 5 692 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1994 35 32 3 726 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1995 23 24 3 806 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1996 23 24 3 806 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1997 15 17 0 817 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1998 26 18 0 811 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1999 17 16 0 822 0 n/a n/a 0 855
2000 18 6 0 838 0 n/a n/a 0 862
2001 18 5 0 863 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2002 24 10 0 852 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2003 24 10 0 852 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2004 25 13 0 833 0 n/a n/a 0 871
2005 25 19 0 871 0 n/a n/a 0 915
2006 27 21 1 856 0 n/a n/a 0 905
2007 17 20 2 902 0 n/a n/a 0 941
2008 14 21 2 930 0 n/a n/a 0 967
2009 9 21 3 919 0 n/a n/a 0 952
2010 4 21 5 921 0 n/a n/a 0 951
2011 1 6 6 943 1 0 2 0 959
2012 0 17 2 899 1 0 1 0 920
2013 6 22 1 872 2 0 3 0 906
2014 15 33 2 848 1 0 2 0 901
2015 18 26 1 840 1 0 2 0 888
2016 19 22 2 839 1 0 1 0 884
2017 18 20 2 850 1 0 1 0 892
2018 17 17 1 852 0 0 1 0 888
2019 27 19 0 841 0 0 2 0 889
2020 23 16 1 856 0 0 0 0 896
2021 17 10 1 790 0 0 0 0 818
2022 16 13 0 784 0 0 0 0 813
2023 25 14 1 784 0 0 4 0 828

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herrera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 756 39.0 19.4 86.8
1994 796 42.0 19.0 87.2
1995 856 49.0 17.5 91.6
1996 856 49.0 17.5 91.6
1997 849 43.3 19.6 87
1998 855 43.7 19.6 88.9
1999 855 44.0 19.4 95
2000 862 44.0 19.6 91.8
2001 886 41.0 21.6 94.1
2002 886 46.9 18.9 92.4
2003 886 46.9 18.9 92.4
2004 871 48.9 17.8 95.3
2005 915 47.8 19.1 92.9
2006 905 46.9 19.3 96.4
2007 941 54.4 17.3 72.7
2008 967 55.0 17.6 78.7
2009 952 51.0 18.7 78.4
2010 951 52.3 18.1 76.6
2011 959 54.0 17.7 64.3
2012 920 51.9 17.6 50.9
2013 906 52.0 17.4 92.3
2014 901 51.0 17.6 94.6
2015 888 53.0 16.7 97.7
2016 884 52.0 17.0 98.3
2017 892 51.9 17.1 98.7
2018 888 53.0 16.7 97.1
2019 889 52.0 17.0 98.8
2020 896 51.8 17.2 97.7
2021 818 50.9 16.0 99.5
2022 813 51.0 15.9 99.6
2023 828 52.0 15.9 90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Herrera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 756 39.0 19.4 86.8
1994 796 42.0 19.0 87.2
1995 856 49.0 17.5 91.6
1996 856 49.0 17.5 91.6
1997 849 43.3 19.6 87
1998 855 43.7 19.6 88.9
1999 855 44.0 19.4 95
2000 862 44.0 19.6 91.8
2001 886 41.0 21.6 94.1
2002 886 46.9 18.9 92.4
2003 886 46.9 18.9 92.4
2004 871 48.9 17.8 95.3
2005 915 47.8 19.1 92.9
2006 905 46.9 19.3 96.4
2007 941 54.4 17.3 72.7
2008 967 55.0 17.6 78.7
2009 952 51.0 18.7 78.4
2010 951 52.3 18.1 76.6
2011 959 54.0 17.7 64.3
2012 920 51.9 17.6 50.9
2013 906 52.0 17.4 92.3
2014 901 51.0 17.6 94.6
2015 888 53.0 16.7 97.7
2016 884 52.0 17.0 98.3
2017 892 51.9 17.1 98.7
2018 888 53.0 16.7 97.1
2019 889 52.0 17.0 98.8
2020 896 51.8 17.2 97.7
2021 818 50.9 16.0 99.5
2022 813 51.0 15.9 99.6
2023 828 52.0 15.9 90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Herrera Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,504 (17.2%) $7,224 (82.8%) $8,728
2020 $1,579 (16.4%) $8,051 (83.6%) $9,630
2021 $1,017 (10.0%) $9,165 (90.0%) $10,182

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herrera Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2517th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2935th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Herrera Elementary)3235
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Herrera Elementary)4923
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Herrera Elementary)5237
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Herrera Elementary)4836
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Herrera Elementary)3233
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Herrera Elementary)4427
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Herrera Elementary)6546
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Herrera Elementary)6952
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Herrera Elementary)4352
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Herrera Elementary)5546
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Herrera Elementary)4335
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students889828
 6.9%
African American1914
 26.3%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic841784
 6.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2725
 7.4%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%90.8%
 7.9%


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Students at Herrera Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.

Herrera Elementary ranks 1938th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Herrera Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Burbank Middle
High : Houston Math Science And Technology Center

In the 2022-23 school year, 828 students attended Herrera Elementary.


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