Southwest Public Schools School District
School District · Houston, Texas
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,416
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,416
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Southwest Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southwest Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Phoenix School at Southwest Schools
Houston · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southwest Schools Bissonnet EL Campus
Houston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Empowerment H S
Houston · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#576 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,416
+$4,448 vs Texas median
District size
1,625 students
Typical than Texas median
The short answer
Southwest Public Schools ranks #576 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Southwest Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Phoenix School at Southwest Schools (7.5/10), Southwest Schools Bissonnet EL Campus (6.9/10), and Empowerment H S (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +34.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Southwest Public Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Southwest Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix School at Southwest Schools | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Southwest Schools Bissonnet EL Campus | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Empowerment H S | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Southwest Schools Mangum EL Campus | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Discovery Middle | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southwest Public Schools
Southwest Public Schools is a Houston, Texas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,625 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $17,416 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Southwest Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Phoenix School at Southwest Schools, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Southwest Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 45.2% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southwest Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southwest Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Southwest Public Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Houston
- Total Enrollment
- 1,625
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southwest Public Schools?
Southwest Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southwest Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Southwest Public Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southwest Public Schools?
Southwest Public Schools spends $17,416 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southwest Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southwest Public Schools is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southwest Public Schools?
Phoenix School at Southwest Schools is the highest-rated school in Southwest Public Schools with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Southwest Public Schools?
Across schools in Southwest Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southwest Public Schools compare to other districts in Texas?
Southwest Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.1%
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Compare Southwest Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Houston ISD (274)
- Dallas ISD (240)
- Fort Worth ISD (138)
- Northside ISD (126)
- Idea Public Schools (123)
- Austin ISD (123)
- San Antonio ISD (98)
- Cypress-fairbanks ISD (93)
- Fort Bend ISD (83)
- Aldine ISD (80)
- Garland ISD (78)
- Katy ISD (78)
- Frisco ISD (77)
- Plano ISD (77)
- Arlington ISD (75)
- EL Paso ISD (75)
- North East ISD (75)
- Pasadena ISD (67)
- Conroe ISD (66)
- Lewisville ISD (62)
- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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