Atherton Elementary

Summary:

Atherton Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 433 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating.

Atherton Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Atherton students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 28.57% to 34.62%, compared to the district's 44.66%-51.32% and the state's 48.85%-53.96%. In STAAR Mathematics, Atherton's proficiency rates ranged from 19.23% to 34.72%, while the district and state had higher proficiency rates. Atherton's 5th-grade STAAR Science proficiency rate was only 1.92%, significantly lower than the district (22.69%) and state (26.29%) averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 1,102 out of 4,359 Texas elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 4,268 out of 4,578 in 2020-2021. In the most recent 2023-2024 school year, Atherton ranked 4,082 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating.

The nearby schools, such as Martinez R Elementary, Kashmere Gardens Elementary, and Dogan Elementary, also serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, and their academic performance is generally similar to or slightly better than Atherton's. Atherton Elementary had a strong Gifted and Talented program in the past, but its performance has since declined. The school has seen an increase in per-student spending and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, but these changes have not yet translated into significant academic gains.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2011 Solo St
       Houston, TX  77020-4223


(713) 671-4100

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4082nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,783 Help


Students who attend Atherton Elementary usually attend:

High:    Wheatley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.2%
Hispanic:
23.4%
White:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Atherton Elementary ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 145th 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 19.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75.2%), Hispanic (23.4%), White (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atherton Elementary is 12.5, which is the 37th 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 Atherton Elementary is $10,783, which is the 60th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atherton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Atherton Elementary 4082nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Atherton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Atherton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.70 1245th 3465 64.1%
2005 21.62 3127th 3475 10.0%
2006 46.01 2237th 3476 35.6%
2007 31.55 3007th 3724 19.3%
2008 61.41 1577th 3768 58.1%
2009 41.17 2680th 3884 31.0%
2010 28.77 3316th 3937 15.8%
2011 55.72 2087th 4095 49.0%
2012 26.59 3585th 4206 14.8%
2013 63.68 1523rd 4221 63.9%
2014 11.99 4073rd 4260 4.4%
2015 20.55 3749th 4320 13.2%
2016 31.62 3213th 4286 25.0%
2017 44.98 2238th 4329 48.3%
2018 68.37 1102nd 4359 74.7%
2019 63.74 1322nd 4479 70.5%
2021 14.16 4268th 4578 6.8%
2022 26.34 3585th 4581 21.7%
2023 53.24 1991st 4647 57.2%
2024 19.18 4082nd 4675 12.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.51 711th 3226 78.0%
2019 50.30 1550th 3333 53.5%
2021 10.00 3442nd 3446 0.1%
2022 28.24 2845th 3487 18.4%
2023 40.14 2257th 3556 36.5%
2024 21.01 3214th 3638 11.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.98 3520th 3558 1.1%
2019 29.61 2858th 3684 22.4%
2021 34.97 2414th 3799 36.5%
2022 47.05 1764th 3952 55.4%
2023 32.98 2892nd 4086 29.2%
2024 64.87 1011th 4261 76.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.48 516th 4264 87.9%
2019 77.24 493rd 4309 88.6%
2021 20.53 3997th 4451 10.2%
2022 35.23 3156th 4477 29.5%
2023 64.00 1257th 4521 72.2%
2024 33.97 3308th 4560 27.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.44 920th 4306 78.6%
2019 71.40 954th 4348 78.1%
2021 12.00 4361st 4499 3.1%
2022 41.17 2705th 4561 40.7%
2023 62.17 1448th 4588 68.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 256th 3106 91.8%
2022 26.07 2587th 2958 12.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.33 358th 4240 91.6%
2019 51.95 1844th 4295 57.1%
2021 15.02 4254th 4331 1.8%
2022 40.68 2774th 4461 37.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.39 1459th 4319 66.2%
2019 54.33 1750th 4357 59.8%
2021 19.93 3873rd 4498 13.9%
2022 15.45 4208th 4563 7.8%
2023 42.82 2576th 4585 43.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.09 280th 2483 88.7%
2019 81.24 253rd 2515 89.9%
2021 30.10 1858th 2444 24.0%
2022 46.10 1234th 2421 49.0%
2023 67.24 562nd 2443 77.0%
2024 38.51 1536th 2421 36.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.31 649th 4168 84.4%
2019 61.97 1271st 4188 69.7%
2021 12.51 4245th 4329 1.9%
2022 33.04 3223rd 4376 26.3%
2023 59.03 1534th 4401 65.1%
2024 32.46 3264th 4431 26.3%
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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.

Atherton Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Atherton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 367 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1990 2 359 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1991 2 376 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1992 2 411 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1993 3 443 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1994 1 411 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 4 415 0 75 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 4 415 0 75 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 2 430 0 93 1 n/a n/a 0 526
1998 2 423 0 79 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1999 2 436 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 1 411 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 1 415 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 0 387 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2003 0 387 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2004 0 337 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 0 340 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 0 299 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 0 306 2 70 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2008 0 279 2 66 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2009 1 315 1 70 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 0 292 1 64 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2011 0 278 0 60 2 1 1 0 342
2012 0 291 0 74 1 1 0 0 367
2013 3 291 0 72 1 0 0 0 367
2014 3 425 0 108 0 0 0 0 536
2015 1 446 0 99 1 0 0 0 547
2016 3 455 0 117 0 0 1 0 576
2017 1 457 1 119 0 1 2 0 581
2018 0 477 0 105 0 1 2 0 585
2019 2 464 0 117 1 0 3 0 587
2020 4 439 0 123 0 0 3 0 569
2021 5 362 0 114 0 0 5 0 486
2022 5 323 0 116 1 0 3 0 448
2023 4 334 0 94 0 0 1 0 433
2024 7 357 0 111 0 0 0 0 475

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 Atherton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 n/a n/a n/a
1990 430 25.0 17.2 n/a
1991 427 25.0 17.0 n/a
1992 460 25.0 18.4 89.8
1993 509 26.0 19.6 92.7
1994 473 28.0 16.9 89.9
1995 495 27.0 18.3 90.3
1996 495 27.0 18.3 90.3
1997 526 27.0 19.5 87.8
1998 505 25.9 19.5 84.8
1999 513 25.0 20.5 93.4
2000 486 27.0 18.0 90.5
2001 473 26.0 18.2 91.1
2002 468 27.0 17.3 93.4
2003 468 27.0 17.3 93.4
2004 407 26.7 15.2 94.6
2005 413 25.5 16.2 89.6
2006 373 22.9 16.3 93
2007 378 23.5 16.1 51.1
2008 347 25.0 13.9 59.1
2009 387 24.0 16.1 60.5
2010 357 26.0 13.7 60.2
2011 342 24.8 13.7 46.2
2012 367 22.0 16.6 30.5
2013 367 21.9 16.6 96.5
2014 536 28.3 18.8 95.9
2015 547 28.0 19.5 95.2
2016 576 32.0 18.0 96.2
2017 581 31.8 18.2 96.9
2018 585 33.5 17.4 96.2
2019 587 31.5 18.6 99.8
2020 569 31.0 18.3 99.3
2021 486 33.0 14.7 100
2022 448 28.2 15.8 96.9
2023 433 26.9 16.0 96.3
2024 475 38.0 12.5 94.7

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 Atherton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 n/a n/a n/a
1990 430 25.0 17.2 n/a
1991 427 25.0 17.0 n/a
1992 460 25.0 18.4 89.8
1993 509 26.0 19.6 92.7
1994 473 28.0 16.9 89.9
1995 495 27.0 18.3 90.3
1996 495 27.0 18.3 90.3
1997 526 27.0 19.5 87.8
1998 505 25.9 19.5 84.8
1999 513 25.0 20.5 93.4
2000 486 27.0 18.0 90.5
2001 473 26.0 18.2 91.1
2002 468 27.0 17.3 93.4
2003 468 27.0 17.3 93.4
2004 407 26.7 15.2 94.6
2005 413 25.5 16.2 89.6
2006 373 22.9 16.3 93
2007 378 23.5 16.1 51.1
2008 347 25.0 13.9 59.1
2009 387 24.0 16.1 60.5
2010 357 26.0 13.7 60.2
2011 342 24.8 13.7 46.2
2012 367 22.0 16.6 30.5
2013 367 21.9 16.6 96.5
2014 536 28.3 18.8 95.9
2015 547 28.0 19.5 95.2
2016 576 32.0 18.0 96.2
2017 581 31.8 18.2 96.9
2018 585 33.5 17.4 96.2
2019 587 31.5 18.6 99.8
2020 569 31.0 18.3 99.3
2021 486 33.0 14.7 100
2022 448 28.2 15.8 96.9
2023 433 26.9 16.0 96.3
2024 475 38.0 12.5 94.7

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 Atherton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,367 (15.5%) $7,432 (84.5%) $8,799
2020 $1,880 (19.3%) $7,844 (80.7%) $9,724
2021 $1,406 (13.0%) $9,377 (87.0%) $10,783

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Atherton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1322nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1991st of 4647 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Atherton Elementary)3965
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atherton Elementary)3764
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Atherton Elementary)5956
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atherton Elementary)5143
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Atherton Elementary)6632
 34%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atherton Elementary)7345
 28%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Atherton Elementary)370
 37%
   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 Students587433
 26.2%
African American464334
 28%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic11794
 19.7%
Pacific Islander00
White24
 100%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%96.3%
 3.5%


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Students at Atherton Elementary are 75% African American, 23% Hispanic, 1% White.

Students who attend Atherton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Wheatley High School

Atherton Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 475 students attended Atherton Elementary.


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