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Houston Independent School District
  • HOUSTON, TX

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade B minus
  4. College Prep
    grade B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B minus
  6. Administration
    grade B
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade C+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B minus

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Houston Independent School District is a public school district located in HOUSTON, TX. It has 196,943 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 41% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
41%
Percent Proficient - Math
45%
Average Graduation Rate
79%
Average SAT
1130
11,696 responses
Average ACT
26
1,853 responses

Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
196,943
Free or Reduced Lunch
77%

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$51,664
Teachers in First/Second Year
20.1%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$13,833 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    52%
  • Support Services
    43%
  • Other
    6%

Living in the Area

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  2. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
Median Household Income
$107,978
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,358
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$424,958
National
$244,900

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