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#6219 of 8,552 schools in TX
Bussey EL
Elementary School · Aldine ISD · Houston, TX
An Aldine ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11555 AIRLINE, Houston, TX 77037
- Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bussey EL score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bussey EL 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$46,176
Median home value
$160,500
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
6.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
32.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77037; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 1–5 | 0.4 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Black ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Stehlik ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 1–5 | 0.9 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Marcella ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 1–5 | 1.2 mi | 605 | 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.
Aldine ISD
- Schools in district
- 80
- Rank in district
- #36 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
Bussey EL is listed in ALDINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bussey EL
Bussey EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Aldine ISD, serving approximately 474 students in grades 1st-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #6,219 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bussey EL
What grades does Bussey EL serve?
Bussey EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Bussey EL?
Bussey EL has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bussey EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Bussey EL is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bussey EL rank in TX?
Bussey EL ranks #6,219 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bussey EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Bussey EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Bussey EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bussey EL has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bussey EL a charter school?
No, Bussey EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bussey EL a Title I school?
No, Bussey EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bussey EL?
97.7% of students at Bussey EL 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (281) 878-1501
- Area population (ZIP 77037)
- 17,806
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 77037; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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