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#8445 of 8,552 schools in TX
Community Services-sec
School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1102 TELEPHONE RD, Houston, TX 77023
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Community Services-sec score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 10% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Community Services-sec 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$50,018
Median home value
$279,300
Median rent
$1,079/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77023; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George I Sanchez CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Houston Gateway Academy - Coral CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 926 | Compare → |
| School for Accelerated LrnEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 2.6 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Energized for Excellence Academy EccCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | PK | Not available | 191 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #269 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
Community Services-sec is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Services-sec
Community Services-sec is a public school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 107 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,445 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Services-sec
What grades does Community Services-sec serve?
Community Services-sec serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Community Services-sec?
Community Services-sec has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Services-sec?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Services-sec is 2.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Services-sec rank in TX?
Community Services-sec ranks #8,445 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Community Services-sec's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Services-sec has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Community Services-sec?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Services-sec has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Community Services-sec a charter school?
No, Community Services-sec is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Community Services-sec a Title I school?
No, Community Services-sec is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Services-sec?
78.5% of students at Community Services-sec 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.6%
- Phone
- (713) 967-5285
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 77023)
- 24,962
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 77023; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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