Excellent
#1189 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 14% in state
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Elementary School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4001 STANFORD ST, Houston, TX 77006
- Math 70% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arabic Immersion Magnet School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arabic Immersion Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 75Very 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
$102,003
Median home value
$599,500
Median rent
$1,761/mo
College educated
80.2%
Homeownership
34.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77006; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annunciation Orthodox SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| The Joy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Macgregor ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 436 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #43 of 272
- District spending per student
- $13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arabic Immersion Magnet School is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Arabic Immersion Magnet School is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 611 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,189 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arabic Immersion Magnet School
What grades does Arabic Immersion Magnet School serve?
Arabic Immersion Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Arabic Immersion Magnet School?
Arabic Immersion Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arabic Immersion Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arabic Immersion Magnet School is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arabic Immersion Magnet School rank in TX?
Arabic Immersion Magnet School ranks #1,189 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Arabic Immersion Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arabic Immersion Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Arabic Immersion Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arabic Immersion Magnet School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Arabic Immersion Magnet School a charter school?
No, Arabic Immersion Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arabic Immersion Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Arabic Immersion Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arabic Immersion Magnet School?
55.5% of students at Arabic Immersion Magnet 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 611
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.2%
- Phone
- (713) 556-8940
- Area population (ZIP 77006)
- 23,927
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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 77006; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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