Best Public Schools in Zip Code 77047

The schools in zip code 77047 serve a diverse student population, with a mix of public district and charter schools that face significant academic challenges but also show some bright spots of success. The area is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, primarily serving African American and Hispanic students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the area, Almeda Elementary, an HISD district school, ranks in the top 2,900 elementary schools in Texas and outperforms the district and state averages on state assessments. The KIPP Spirit College Prep middle school, part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools network, also performs well, ranking in the top 1,200 middle schools in the state. However, the lone high school, KIPP Sunnyside High School, struggles to meet state proficiency averages despite a strong 97.8% four-year graduation rate.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools in this area and the state averages on STAAR assessments, with some schools having single-digit proficiency rates in math and reading. This suggests the challenges these schools face in serving high-need student populations, which may be exacerbated by funding disparities, as the KIPP Texas Public Schools and other charter schools in the area tend to spend more per student than the Houston Independent School District (Isd) district schools. However, the data also highlights an opportunity for collaboration between the district and charter schools to share best practices and improve outcomes for students in this high-need area.