Port Houston Elementary

Summary:

Port Houston Elementary is a public elementary school serving 278 students in grades PK-5 in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) in Houston, Texas. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (94.6%) and a high percentage of students from low-income families (98-99% free/reduced lunch).

Despite its relatively small size and adequate staffing and funding, Port Houston Elementary consistently underperforms compared to HISD and Texas state averages on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 36.67% of 3rd graders were proficient in STAAR Reading, compared to 44.66% for HISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's statewide ranking has declined from the top 25% in 2013-2014 to the bottom 25% in 2022-2023, placing it among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state. Port Houston also struggles to support the academic achievement of Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students.

When compared to nearby HISD schools like Pugh Elementary, De Zavala Elementary, and Tijerina Elementary, Port Houston Elementary stands out as an outlier, with significantly lower academic performance and statewide rankings. This long-standing underperformance suggests that the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes, despite its available resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1800 McCarty St
       Houston, TX  77029-3761


(713) 671-3890

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3561st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,177 Help


Students who attend Port Houston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Holland Middle
High:    Furr High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.5%
White:
2.6%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Port Houston Elementary ranks worse than 76.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 121st 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 27.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.5%), White (2.6%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Port Houston Elementary is 12.8, which is the 42nd 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 Port Houston Elementary is $12,177, which is the 17th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Port Houston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Houston Elementary 3561st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Port Houston Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


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 Port Houston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Port Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.23 1624th 3465 53.1%
2005 45.28 2248th 3475 35.3%
2006 36.44 2622nd 3476 24.6%
2007 34.81 2889th 3724 22.4%
2008 66.85 1250th 3768 66.8%
2009 71.24 1012th 3884 73.9%
2010 76.35 697th 3937 82.3%
2011 72.29 1019th 4095 75.1%
2012 72.63 999th 4206 76.2%
2013 59.60 1750th 4221 58.5%
2014 72.61 1072nd 4260 74.8%
2015 32.96 3210th 4320 25.7%
2016 10.83 4062nd 4286 5.2%
2017 8.50 4226th 4329 2.4%
2018 9.37 4267th 4359 2.1%
2019 20.62 3883rd 4479 13.3%
2021 28.96 3232nd 4578 29.4%
2022 36.44 2980th 4581 34.9%
2023 18.21 4111th 4647 11.5%
2024 27.91 3561st 4675 23.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Port Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.85 2875th 3226 10.9%
2019 37.90 2226th 3333 33.2%
2021 32.58 2518th 3446 26.9%
2022 44.09 2006th 3487 42.5%
2023 31.37 2709th 3556 23.8%
2024 31.43 2691st 3638 26.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Port Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.63 4120th 4264 3.4%
2019 30.92 3396th 4309 21.2%
2021 39.29 2786th 4451 37.4%
2022 47.34 2329th 4477 48.0%
2023 27.28 3695th 4521 18.3%
2024 41.16 2796th 4560 38.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Port Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.72 4196th 4306 2.6%
2019 26.60 3529th 4348 18.8%
2021 25.68 3477th 4499 22.7%
2022 40.36 2745th 4561 39.8%
2023 12.41 4367th 4588 4.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Port Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.74 3029th 3106 2.5%
2019 9.06 3101st 3184 2.6%
2021 16.15 2699th 3006 10.2%
2022 4.48 2920th 2958 1.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Port Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.63 3638th 4240 14.2%
2019 43.61 2430th 4295 43.4%
2021 35.86 2900th 4331 33.0%
2022 58.07 1542nd 4461 65.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Port Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.96 4220th 4319 2.3%
2019 18.55 3923rd 4357 10.0%
2021 34.20 2894th 4498 35.7%
2022 34.46 3108th 4563 31.9%
2023 27.74 3548th 4585 22.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Port Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.35 4078th 4168 2.2%
2019 25.17 3565th 4188 14.9%
2021 35.37 2894th 4329 33.1%
2022 42.21 2613th 4376 40.3%
2023 21.91 3868th 4401 12.1%
2024 33.84 3182nd 4431 28.2%
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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.

Port Houston Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Port Houston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 15 15 0 373 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1990 17 11 0 341 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 17 14 1 356 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1992 16 11 1 334 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1993 9 3 3 325 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1994 3 4 2 313 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1995 7 3 2 303 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 7 3 2 303 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 8 2 1 295 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1998 5 1 0 270 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 2 5 0 280 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2000 5 5 0 318 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2001 3 5 0 345 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2002 4 3 0 348 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2003 4 3 0 348 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2004 2 5 1 326 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2005 1 11 0 316 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2006 2 9 0 313 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 2 13 0 302 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2008 2 11 0 313 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2009 0 11 0 322 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2010 0 10 0 332 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2011 1 5 0 346 0 0 0 0 352
2012 0 6 0 336 0 0 0 0 342
2013 3 11 0 325 0 0 0 0 339
2014 2 6 0 335 0 0 0 0 343
2015 2 4 0 343 0 0 0 0 349
2016 1 6 0 314 0 0 0 0 321
2017 1 4 1 285 0 0 0 0 291
2018 2 4 0 294 0 0 1 0 301
2019 1 0 0 291 0 0 0 0 292
2020 2 6 0 293 1 0 0 0 302
2021 7 6 0 252 0 0 0 0 265
2022 7 5 0 257 1 0 0 0 270
2023 7 8 0 263 0 0 0 0 278
2024 7 4 0 257 0 0 1 0 269

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 Port Houston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 403 n/a n/a n/a
1990 369 25.0 14.7 n/a
1991 388 25.0 15.5 n/a
1992 362 25.0 14.4 81.2
1993 340 24.0 14.2 88.2
1994 322 24.0 13.4 84.8
1995 315 27.0 11.7 88.3
1996 315 27.0 11.7 88.3
1997 306 23.0 13.3 89.5
1998 276 22.0 12.5 86.2
1999 287 22.0 13.0 93.4
2000 329 24.0 13.7 90.6
2001 353 23.0 15.3 93.2
2002 355 22.0 16.1 90.7
2003 355 22.0 16.1 90.7
2004 334 18.0 18.6 94
2005 328 19.0 17.3 94.5
2006 324 20.0 16.2 94.8
2007 317 21.5 14.7 76
2008 326 19.0 17.2 82.5
2009 333 22.0 15.1 76.9
2010 342 22.5 15.2 75.7
2011 352 21.4 16.3 59.4
2012 342 22.4 15.2 50.3
2013 339 21.2 15.9 96.5
2014 343 19.9 17.2 95.6
2015 349 21.0 16.6 98.3
2016 321 22.0 14.5 97.5
2017 291 19.0 15.2 97.9
2018 301 19.8 15.1 97.7
2019 292 19.3 15.0 97.3
2020 302 19.4 15.5 97
2021 265 19.0 13.9 98.9
2022 270 18.1 14.9 99.3
2023 278 21.0 13.2 99.3
2024 269 21.0 12.8 100

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 Port Houston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 403 n/a n/a n/a
1990 369 25.0 14.7 n/a
1991 388 25.0 15.5 n/a
1992 362 25.0 14.4 81.2
1993 340 24.0 14.2 88.2
1994 322 24.0 13.4 84.8
1995 315 27.0 11.7 88.3
1996 315 27.0 11.7 88.3
1997 306 23.0 13.3 89.5
1998 276 22.0 12.5 86.2
1999 287 22.0 13.0 93.4
2000 329 24.0 13.7 90.6
2001 353 23.0 15.3 93.2
2002 355 22.0 16.1 90.7
2003 355 22.0 16.1 90.7
2004 334 18.0 18.6 94
2005 328 19.0 17.3 94.5
2006 324 20.0 16.2 94.8
2007 317 21.5 14.7 76
2008 326 19.0 17.2 82.5
2009 333 22.0 15.1 76.9
2010 342 22.5 15.2 75.7
2011 352 21.4 16.3 59.4
2012 342 22.4 15.2 50.3
2013 339 21.2 15.9 96.5
2014 343 19.9 17.2 95.6
2015 349 21.0 16.6 98.3
2016 321 22.0 14.5 97.5
2017 291 19.0 15.2 97.9
2018 301 19.8 15.1 97.7
2019 292 19.3 15.0 97.3
2020 302 19.4 15.5 97
2021 265 19.0 13.9 98.9
2022 270 18.1 14.9 99.3
2023 278 21.0 13.2 99.3
2024 269 21.0 12.8 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Port Houston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,484 (14.2%) $8,972 (85.8%) $10,456
2020 $1,696 (14.6%) $9,935 (85.4%) $11,631
2021 $997 (8.2%) $11,180 (91.8%) $12,177

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Port Houston Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3883rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4111th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Port Houston Elementary)4425
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Port Houston Elementary)3331
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Port Houston Elementary)360
 36%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Port Houston Elementary)320
 32%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Port Houston Elementary)2425
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Port Houston Elementary)3338
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Port Houston Elementary)1016
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Port Houston Elementary)3327
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Port Houston Elementary)3518
 17%
   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 Students292278
 4.8%
African American08
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic291263
 9.6%
Pacific Islander00
White17
 600%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.3%99.3%
 2%


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Students at Port Houston Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 269 students attended Port Houston Elementary.

Students who attend Port Houston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holland Middle
High : Furr High School

Port Houston Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Texas elementary schools.


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