Houston Elementary School

About Houston Elementary School

Houston Elementary School is a public school located in Houston, Texas. It is part of the Houston Independent School District and serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of its students.
Houston Elementary School has a strong focus on academics and offers a wide variety of courses and activities to meet the needs of its diverse student population. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs and activities, including robotics, art, music, and physical education. Houston Elementary School also offers a strong support system for its students and families.
Houston Elementary School has a strong commitment to the community and provides a number of services to help support the families of its students. The school has a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that meets regularly to discuss issues and plan events. The school also offers a variety of after-school activities and programs, such as tutoring, mentoring, and sports.
Houston Elementary School is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential and become productive members of the community. The school’s mission is to provide a high-quality education that prepares its students for success in college, career, and life.

Address:	1200 N. Giddings St. Visalia, CA 93291
Phone:	(559) 730-7772
Site:	vusd.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	559 students

Overview Houston Elementary School

Houston Elementary School serves 559 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Houston Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Houston Elementary School

Houston Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Houston Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.