Berry Elementary

Summary:

Berry Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 806 students in grades PK-5. With a predominantly Hispanic student population (94.42%), Berry Elementary 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.

Berry Elementary consistently outperforms the HISD and Texas state averages in STAAR test scores, particularly in Mathematics, where 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade proficiency rates exceed the district and state averages. The school's African American and Hispanic student subgroups also consistently outperform their respective district and state averages, and the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students rank in the top 35% of Texas elementary schools. However, the school's Special Education students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools.

Despite having a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (97.89% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Berry Elementary's performance on STAAR assessments for low-socioeconomic students is strong, ranking in the top 40% of Texas elementary schools. The school has also shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the top 30% in 2023-2024, particularly in the performance of female students. When compared to other nearby schools in the HISD district, Berry Elementary generally outperforms its peers, especially in Mathematics and Science, though some nearby schools, such as Lyons Elementary and Burbank Elementary, have also demonstrated strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2310 Berry Rd
       Houston, TX  77093-7418


(713) 696-2700

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1430th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,045 Help


Students who attend Berry Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Henry Middle
High:    Kashmere High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  755

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.0%
African American:
3.6%
White:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Berry Elementary ranks better than 69.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 36th 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 63.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95%), African American (3.6%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berry Elementary is 12.7, which is the 40th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berry Elementary is $10,045. 106 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Berry Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Berry Elementary 1430th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Berry Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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African American students:
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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 Berry Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Berry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.48 3315th 3465 4.3%
2005 22.28 3107th 3475 10.6%
2006 17.61 3227th 3476 7.2%
2007 6.75 3658th 3724 1.8%
2008 5.25 3726th 3768 1.1%
2009 15.57 3649th 3884 6.1%
2010 34.29 3108th 3937 21.1%
2011 51.92 2300th 4095 43.8%
2012 35.44 3127th 4206 25.7%
2013 20.56 3778th 4221 10.5%
2014 30.93 3364th 4260 21.0%
2015 16.75 3891st 4320 9.9%
2016 27.03 3425th 4286 20.1%
2017 41.67 2426th 4329 44.0%
2018 36.95 2749th 4359 36.9%
2019 40.83 2631st 4479 41.3%
2021 39.09 2609th 4578 43.0%
2022 56.79 1763rd 4581 61.5%
2023 43.76 2550th 4647 45.1%
2024 63.38 1430th 4675 69.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Berry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.63 1574th 3226 51.2%
2019 49.91 1572nd 3333 52.8%
2021 37.30 2235th 3446 35.1%
2022 78.92 389th 3487 88.8%
2023 58.86 1228th 3556 65.5%
2024 62.28 1044th 3638 71.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Berry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.84 2595th 3558 27.1%
2019 47.43 1566th 3684 57.5%
2021 35.75 2351st 3799 38.1%
2022 32.82 2818th 3952 28.7%
2023 30.84 3059th 4086 25.1%
2024 33.44 3015th 4261 29.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.53 1924th 4264 54.9%
2019 54.67 1724th 4309 60.0%
2021 52.66 1843rd 4451 58.6%
2022 71.01 848th 4477 81.1%
2023 57.29 1700th 4521 62.4%
2024 73.48 744th 4560 83.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Berry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 3166th 4306 26.5%
2019 38.02 2807th 4348 35.4%
2021 48.53 2107th 4499 53.2%
2022 70.30 1085th 4561 76.2%
2023 49.47 2189th 4588 52.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Berry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.58 2994th 3106 3.6%
2019 33.43 2587th 3184 18.8%
2021 29.39 2350th 3006 21.8%
2022 62.64 1271st 2958 57.0%
2023 65.97 1104th 2980 63.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Berry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.17 1863rd 4240 56.1%
2019 55.19 1627th 4295 62.1%
2021 41.05 2495th 4331 42.4%
2022 72.98 709th 4461 84.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Berry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.77 2396th 4319 44.5%
2019 45.01 2321st 4357 46.7%
2021 30.23 3169th 4498 29.5%
2022 41.48 2653rd 4563 41.9%
2023 38.24 2874th 4585 37.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Berry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.59 2222nd 2515 11.7%
2021 97.69 36th 2444 98.5%
2022 51.05 1053rd 2421 56.5%
2023 45.21 1231st 2443 49.6%
2024 83.70 197th 2421 91.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Berry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.10 2400th 4168 42.4%
2019 48.18 2124th 4188 49.3%
2021 44.58 2272nd 4329 47.5%
2022 67.20 1050th 4376 76.0%
2023 52.43 1908th 4401 56.6%
2024 66.30 1124th 4431 74.6%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Berry Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 50 215 0 751 1 n/a n/a 0 1017
1990 48 211 1 732 1 n/a n/a 0 993
1991 39 180 0 831 3 n/a n/a 0 1053
1992 27 158 1 870 1 n/a n/a 0 1057
1993 24 114 0 484 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1994 16 87 2 512 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 19 71 1 514 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1996 19 71 1 514 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1997 12 66 1 521 1 n/a n/a 0 601
1998 10 52 2 540 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 20 49 1 520 3 n/a n/a 0 593
2000 16 41 3 557 4 n/a n/a 0 621
2001 7 46 4 563 4 n/a n/a 0 624
2002 7 38 4 544 4 n/a n/a 0 597
2003 7 38 4 544 4 n/a n/a 0 597
2004 9 35 5 535 3 n/a n/a 0 587
2005 8 31 1 502 3 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 10 35 1 524 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2007 3 43 2 530 2 n/a n/a 0 580
2008 4 49 2 575 2 n/a n/a 0 632
2009 3 38 1 586 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2010 8 35 0 586 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2011 7 19 1 613 2 0 1 0 643
2012 10 35 1 659 2 0 1 0 708
2013 13 30 5 688 0 0 0 0 736
2014 10 32 3 694 0 0 1 0 740
2015 8 28 3 769 1 0 1 0 810
2016 9 27 3 773 2 0 1 0 815
2017 11 28 3 779 1 0 1 0 823
2018 7 21 2 790 0 0 0 0 820
2019 7 26 3 764 0 0 0 0 800
2020 7 37 3 778 0 0 0 0 825
2021 12 38 4 709 0 0 1 0 764
2022 11 53 2 687 1 2 2 0 758
2023 7 33 2 761 1 0 2 0 806
2024 5 27 2 717 1 1 2 0 755

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 Berry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1017 n/a n/a n/a
1990 993 62.0 16.0 n/a
1991 1053 61.6 17.0 n/a
1992 1057 62.4 16.9 82.1
1993 622 27.0 23.0 86.5
1994 617 38.0 16.2 85.7
1995 605 38.2 15.8 88.9
1996 605 38.2 15.8 88.9
1997 601 33.9 17.7 87.2
1998 605 31.6 19.1 81.2
1999 593 35.6 16.7 90.9
2000 621 35.1 17.7 85.8
2001 624 31.0 20.1 91
2002 597 33.0 18.1 94
2003 597 33.0 18.1 94
2004 587 36.0 16.3 94.2
2005 545 35.5 15.4 93.2
2006 571 35.0 16.3 97.9
2007 580 34.0 17.1 74.5
2008 632 39.0 16.2 81
2009 630 39.0 16.2 76.7
2010 630 41.0 15.3 70.2
2011 643 40.5 15.8 62.1
2012 708 39.9 17.7 47.9
2013 736 40.0 18.4 95.5
2014 740 43.0 17.2 95
2015 810 43.0 18.8 94.2
2016 815 45.0 18.1 90.2
2017 823 45.9 17.9 89.6
2018 820 45.9 17.8 86.8
2019 800 45.0 17.7 99.5
2020 825 46.8 17.6 99.2
2021 764 48.9 15.6 97.9
2022 758 43.1 17.5 99.5
2023 806 43.9 18.3 97.9
2024 755 59.2 12.7 98.7

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 Berry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1017 n/a n/a n/a
1990 993 62.0 16.0 n/a
1991 1053 61.6 17.0 n/a
1992 1057 62.4 16.9 82.1
1993 622 27.0 23.0 86.5
1994 617 38.0 16.2 85.7
1995 605 38.2 15.8 88.9
1996 605 38.2 15.8 88.9
1997 601 33.9 17.7 87.2
1998 605 31.6 19.1 81.2
1999 593 35.6 16.7 90.9
2000 621 35.1 17.7 85.8
2001 624 31.0 20.1 91
2002 597 33.0 18.1 94
2003 597 33.0 18.1 94
2004 587 36.0 16.3 94.2
2005 545 35.5 15.4 93.2
2006 571 35.0 16.3 97.9
2007 580 34.0 17.1 74.5
2008 632 39.0 16.2 81
2009 630 39.0 16.2 76.7
2010 630 41.0 15.3 70.2
2011 643 40.5 15.8 62.1
2012 708 39.9 17.7 47.9
2013 736 40.0 18.4 95.5
2014 740 43.0 17.2 95
2015 810 43.0 18.8 94.2
2016 815 45.0 18.1 90.2
2017 823 45.9 17.9 89.6
2018 820 45.9 17.8 86.8
2019 800 45.0 17.7 99.5
2020 825 46.8 17.6 99.2
2021 764 48.9 15.6 97.9
2022 758 43.1 17.5 99.5
2023 806 43.9 18.3 97.9
2024 755 59.2 12.7 98.7

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 Berry Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,408 (16.9%) $6,930 (83.1%) $8,338
2020 $1,521 (15.7%) $8,173 (84.3%) $9,694
2021 $1,090 (10.9%) $8,955 (89.1%) $10,045

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Berry Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2631st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2550th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Berry Elementary)4349
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Berry Elementary)6852
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Berry Elementary)3721
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Berry Elementary)4952
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Berry Elementary)3542
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Berry Elementary)4851
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Berry Elementary)3345
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Berry Elementary)5739
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Berry Elementary)3118
 13%
   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 Students800806
 0.8%
African American2633
 26.9%
American Indian01
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic764761
 0.4%
Pacific Islander00
White77
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%97.9%
 1.6%


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Berry Elementary ranks 1430th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Berry Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry Middle
High : Kashmere High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 755 students attended Berry Elementary.

Students at Berry Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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