Woodson School

Summary:

Woodson School is an elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 572 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 from SchoolDigger.

Woodson School faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools over the past decade with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with particularly low performance for African American and Hispanic students, as well as for English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Woodson School also has a higher dropout rate than the state average, and over 98% of its students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While the nearby schools in the Houston Independent School District, such as Young Elementary, Bastian Elementary, and Frost Elementary, also struggle academically, they generally perform better than Woodson School on state assessments and have higher SchoolDigger ratings. The charter schools in the area, such as Bloom Academy Charter School, Iltexas Houston Orem Elementary, and Reve Preparatory Charter School, have even lower academic performance and SchoolDigger ratings than Woodson School, suggesting that the challenges faced by Woodson School are not unique to traditional public schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10720 Southview St
       Houston, TX  77047-1038


(713) 732-3600

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4570th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,124 Help


Students who attend Woodson School usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

African American:
81.8%
Hispanic:
14.1%
White:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodson School ranks worse than 97.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 169th 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 7.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Woodson School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (81.8%), Hispanic (14.1%), White (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodson School is 15.2, which is the 80th 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 Woodson School is $10,124. 98 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodson School 4570th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Woodson School in the ranking list.)

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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 Woodson School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Woodson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.04 3282nd 3465 5.3%
2005 1.14 3470th 3475 0.1%
2006 13.09 3318th 3476 4.5%
2007 13.08 3559th 3724 4.4%
2008 9.08 3672nd 3768 2.5%
2009 30.84 3156th 3884 18.7%
2010 75.50 751st 3937 80.9%
2011 31.23 3342nd 4095 18.4%
2012 4.28 4172nd 4206 0.8%
2013 5.96 4162nd 4221 1.4%
2014 7.47 4177th 4260 1.9%
2015 0.85 4307th 4320 0.3%
2016 0.69 4272nd 4286 0.3%
2017 3.24 4315th 4329 0.3%
2018 5.41 4326th 4359 0.8%
2019 8.15 4399th 4479 1.8%
2021 16.03 4142nd 4578 9.5%
2022 15.81 4168th 4581 9.0%
2023 10.95 4432nd 4647 4.6%
2024 7.77 4570th 4675 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Woodson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.13 2262nd 3226 29.9%
2019 19.46 3097th 3333 7.1%
2023 42.88 2078th 3556 41.6%
2024 25.32 3028th 3638 16.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Woodson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.42 3309th 3558 7.0%
2019 23.47 3268th 3684 11.3%
2021 28.16 2960th 3799 22.1%
2022 29.24 3082nd 3952 22.0%
2023 13.55 4039th 4086 1.2%
2024 74.61 616th 4261 85.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.60 4225th 4264 0.9%
2019 13.26 4184th 4309 2.9%
2021 22.90 3859th 4451 13.3%
2022 26.20 3730th 4477 16.7%
2023 16.70 4230th 4521 6.4%
2024 20.77 4089th 4560 10.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Woodson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.65 4285th 4306 0.5%
2019 10.12 4258th 4348 2.1%
2021 21.85 3759th 4499 16.4%
2022 26.12 3670th 4561 19.5%
2023 16.11 4207th 4588 8.3%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Woodson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.88 4064th 4240 4.2%
2019 16.58 4124th 4295 4.0%
2021 33.39 3097th 4331 28.5%
2022 20.39 4046th 4461 9.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Woodson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.15 4272nd 4319 1.1%
2019 10.07 4247th 4357 2.5%
2021 13.65 4255th 4498 5.4%
2022 12.20 4342nd 4563 4.8%
2023 9.49 4430th 4585 3.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Woodson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.24 2342nd 2483 5.7%
2019 23.83 2178th 2515 13.4%
2021 30.41 1840th 2444 24.7%
2022 36.49 1614th 2421 33.3%
2023 25.71 2033rd 2443 16.8%
2024 28.84 1921st 2421 20.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Woodson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.00 4153rd 4168 0.4%
2019 13.98 4044th 4188 3.4%
2021 22.97 3699th 4329 14.6%
2022 34.62 3114th 4376 28.8%
2023 25.86 3617th 4401 17.8%
2024 24.91 3701st 4431 16.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Woodson School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 7.75 1866th 1951 4.4%
2013 10.66 1868th 1973 5.3%
2014 11.76 1861st 1987 6.3%
2015 8.74 1929th 2043 5.6%
2016 4.43 1943rd 1987 2.2%
2017 6.22 1993rd 2027 1.7%
2018 9.00 1997th 2080 4.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, March 10, 2017

Open Quote worst school ever, very racist school that will discriminate towards any student who are not black Close Quote



Enrollment information for Woodson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 419 36 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1990 0 467 33 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1991 0 448 35 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1992 3 409 35 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 1 342 38 3 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1994 0 337 52 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 1 395 26 10 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1996 1 395 26 10 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1997 0 462 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 0 463 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 0 405 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 0 394 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2001 0 369 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 0 268 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 0 268 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 0 243 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2005 0 219 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2006 0 250 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2007 0 191 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2008 3 184 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2009 2 197 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2010 0 191 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2011 1 177 0 15 0 0 0 0 193
2012 6 716 0 44 3 0 3 0 772
2013 3 726 0 64 2 0 3 0 798
2014 5 802 1 70 3 0 9 0 890
2015 8 787 1 63 3 0 5 0 867
2016 3 688 3 56 0 0 5 0 755
2017 3 629 5 82 1 0 4 0 724
2018 7 634 3 90 0 1 9 0 744
2019 6 551 2 78 1 1 4 0 643
2020 3 569 2 78 2 1 7 0 662
2021 1 553 2 60 1 1 4 0 622
2022 2 501 2 69 3 1 7 0 585
2023 5 488 1 71 2 1 4 0 572
2024 14 400 1 69 2 1 2 0 489

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 Woodson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 456 n/a n/a n/a
1990 500 28.0 17.8 n/a
1991 483 28.0 17.2 n/a
1992 447 28.0 15.9 94.6
1993 384 25.0 15.4 95.1
1994 390 22.0 17.7 86.7
1995 432 24.1 17.9 94.9
1996 432 24.1 17.9 94.9
1997 491 23.1 21.3 92.3
1998 488 23.9 20.4 83.6
1999 431 24.0 18.0 94.9
2000 420 24.0 17.5 94.3
2001 394 0.0 0.0 91.9
2002 286 16.0 17.9 98.6
2003 286 16.0 17.9 98.6
2004 266 17.0 15.6 95.5
2005 230 15.9 14.5 95.7
2006 262 14.9 17.6 98.9
2007 207 7.2 28.8 50.7
2008 203 6.4 31.7 55.7
2009 214 3.8 55.4 55.6
2010 211 10.0 21.1 47.9
2011 193 8.5 22.7 38.9
2012 772 48.4 15.9 28.6
2013 798 48.1 16.5 90.5
2014 890 51.8 17.1 94.2
2015 867 52.0 16.6 84.9
2016 755 46.0 16.4 89.9
2017 724 44.3 16.3 87.4
2018 744 46.8 15.8 90.5
2019 643 39.7 16.1 99.5
2020 662 40.2 16.4 98
2021 622 36.9 16.8 99
2022 585 35.2 16.5 97.9
2023 572 31.7 17.9 98.8
2024 489 32.0 15.2 99.2

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 Woodson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 456 n/a n/a n/a
1990 500 28.0 17.8 n/a
1991 483 28.0 17.2 n/a
1992 447 28.0 15.9 94.6
1993 384 25.0 15.4 95.1
1994 390 22.0 17.7 86.7
1995 432 24.1 17.9 94.9
1996 432 24.1 17.9 94.9
1997 491 23.1 21.3 92.3
1998 488 23.9 20.4 83.6
1999 431 24.0 18.0 94.9
2000 420 24.0 17.5 94.3
2001 394 0.0 0.0 91.9
2002 286 16.0 17.9 98.6
2003 286 16.0 17.9 98.6
2004 266 17.0 15.6 95.5
2005 230 15.9 14.5 95.7
2006 262 14.9 17.6 98.9
2007 207 7.2 28.8 50.7
2008 203 6.4 31.7 55.7
2009 214 3.8 55.4 55.6
2010 211 10.0 21.1 47.9
2011 193 8.5 22.7 38.9
2012 772 48.4 15.9 28.6
2013 798 48.1 16.5 90.5
2014 890 51.8 17.1 94.2
2015 867 52.0 16.6 84.9
2016 755 46.0 16.4 89.9
2017 724 44.3 16.3 87.4
2018 744 46.8 15.8 90.5
2019 643 39.7 16.1 99.5
2020 662 40.2 16.4 98
2021 622 36.9 16.8 99
2022 585 35.2 16.5 97.9
2023 572 31.7 17.9 98.8
2024 489 32.0 15.2 99.2

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 Woodson School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,057 (19.7%) $8,391 (80.3%) $10,449
2020 $2,108 (19.6%) $8,620 (80.4%) $10,728
2021 $1,309 (12.9%) $8,815 (87.1%) $10,124

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodson School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4399th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4432nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Woodson School)1527
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodson School)2512
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Woodson School)2130
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodson School)2120
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Woodson School)1121
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodson School)3530
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Woodson School)57
 2%
   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 Students643572
 11%
African American551488
 11.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic7871
 9%
Pacific Islander11
White65
 16.7%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%98.8%
 0.8%


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Students who attend Woodson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Middle

Woodson School ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended Woodson School.

Students at Woodson School are 82% African American, 14% Hispanic, 3% White.


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