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Housman Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 354 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD), which is ranked 318 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.
Housman Elementary faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (82.77%) compared to nearby schools, and its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the SBISD and Texas state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in reading and math were around 40-45%, while the district and state averages were around 50-60%. Additionally, Housman Elementary has a very high percentage of students (over 89%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 2,766 out of 4,260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 3,009 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, placing it generally in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
When compared to other nearby schools in the SBISD district, Housman Elementary generally underperforms. For example, Valley Oaks Elementary, which is also in the SBISD district, consistently ranks in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools and outperforms Housman Elementary across all academic measures. However, Housman Elementary's high percentage of economically disadvantaged and English Language Learner (ELL) students may present unique challenges, but also opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes. The school's location within a larger, higher-performing district could also provide access to additional resources and best practices that could benefit Housman Elementary over time.
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