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#1517 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 18% in state

Centennial EL

Elementary School · Humble ISD · Houston, TX

A Humble ISD elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15130 TIMBER FOREST DR, Houston, TX 77044

  • Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$10,763
Chronic Absenteeism9.6%

Students at Centennial EL score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 49% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Centennial 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat 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

$92,416

Median home value

$274,500

Median rent

$1,595/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Groves ELEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–50.8 mi1,034Compare →
Primrose School at SummerwoodPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.1 mi16Compare →
Summerwood ELEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–51.2 mi625Compare →
Atascocita Springs ELEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–51.5 mi955Compare →

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.

Humble ISD

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#2 of 47
District spending per student
$10,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Centennial EL is listed in HUMBLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Centennial EL

Centennial EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Humble ISD, serving approximately 959 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,517 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centennial EL

What grades does Centennial EL serve?

Centennial EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Centennial EL?

Centennial EL has an enrollment of approximately 959 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Centennial EL is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centennial EL rank in TX?

Centennial EL ranks #1,517 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Centennial EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Centennial EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Centennial EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centennial EL has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Centennial EL a charter school?

No, Centennial EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Centennial EL a Title I school?

No, Centennial EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centennial EL?

41.5% of students at Centennial 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
959
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.6%
Area population (ZIP 77044)
55,746
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
33
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 77044; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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