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#6075 of 8,552 schools in TX
Caraway EL
Elementary School · Aldine ISD · Houston, TX
An Aldine ISD elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3031 ELLINGTON ST, Houston, TX 77088
- Math 12% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caraway EL score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (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
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Caraway 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$52,549
Median home value
$173,900
Median rent
$1,177/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77088; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 1–5 | 0.8 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Shady Acres Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Hill ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Nitsch ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 608 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aldine ISD
- Schools in district
- 80
- Rank in district
- #34 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
Caraway EL is listed in ALDINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caraway EL
Caraway EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Aldine ISD, serving approximately 542 students in grades 1st-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,075 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caraway EL
What grades does Caraway EL serve?
Caraway EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Caraway EL?
Caraway EL has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caraway EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Caraway EL is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caraway EL rank in TX?
Caraway EL ranks #6,075 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Caraway EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Caraway EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Caraway EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caraway EL has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Caraway EL a charter school?
No, Caraway EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caraway EL a Title I school?
No, Caraway EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caraway EL?
93.9% of students at Caraway 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
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (281) 878-0320
- Area population (ZIP 77088)
- 54,115
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 77088; 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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