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#3019 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 35% in state

Escamilla EL

Elementary School · Aldine ISD · Houston, TX

An Aldine ISD elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5241 E MT HOUSTON RD, Houston, TX 77093

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$13,268
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at Escamilla EL score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
43%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
13%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

95.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Escamilla 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

$41,958

Median home value

$122,400

Median rent

$1,102/mo

College educated

5.4%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

32.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77093; 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
Orange Grove ELEnrollment path unverified3.31–50.8 mi539Compare →
Marshall ELEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.0 mi540Compare →
Two Dimensions/vickeryCharter · enrollment unverified2.7PK–51.0 mi218Compare →
Oleson ELEnrollment path unverified3.31–51.1 mi396Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Aldine ISD

Schools in district
80
Rank in district
#11 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

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

About Escamilla EL

Escamilla EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Aldine ISD, serving approximately 780 students in grades 1st-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,019 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Escamilla EL

What grades does Escamilla EL serve?

Escamilla EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Escamilla EL?

Escamilla EL has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Escamilla EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Escamilla EL is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Escamilla EL rank in TX?

Escamilla EL ranks #3,019 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Escamilla EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Escamilla EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Escamilla EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Escamilla EL has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Escamilla EL a charter school?

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

Is Escamilla EL a Title I school?

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

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

95.3% of students at Escamilla 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
780
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
Area population (ZIP 77093)
46,091
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
31.3
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 77093; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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