Excellent
#732 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 9% in state
Avalos P-tech School
High School · Aldine ISD · Houston, TX
An Aldine ISD high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2430 ALDINE MAIL ROUTE RD, Houston, TX 77039
- Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Avalos P-tech School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Avalos P-tech School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,567
Median home value
$148,600
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
5.3%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H SEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 3,573 | Compare → |
| Yes Prep - North CentralCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 999 | Compare → |
| Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Hall Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 8–12 | 2.5 mi | 186 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Aldine ISD
- Schools in district
- 80
- Rank in district
- #2 of 77
- District spending per student
- $13,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Avalos P-tech School is listed in ALDINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avalos P-tech School
Avalos P-tech School is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Aldine ISD, serving approximately 421 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #732 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avalos P-tech School
What grades does Avalos P-tech School serve?
Avalos P-tech School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Avalos P-tech School?
Avalos P-tech School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalos P-tech School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avalos P-tech School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avalos P-tech School rank in TX?
Avalos P-tech School ranks #732 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Avalos P-tech School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avalos P-tech School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Avalos P-tech School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avalos P-tech School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Avalos P-tech School a charter school?
No, Avalos P-tech School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avalos P-tech School a Title I school?
No, Avalos P-tech School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avalos P-tech School?
83.8% of students at Avalos P-tech School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (281) 985-2100
- Area population (ZIP 77039)
- 28,335
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77039; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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