Excellent
#1515 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 18% in state
Falcon Ridge EL
Elementary School · Huffman ISD · Huffman, TX
A Huffman ISD elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 2390, Huffman, TX 77336
- Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Falcon Ridge EL score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Falcon Ridge 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated856/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,267
Median home value
$265,800
Median rent
$1,508/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77336; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 964 | Compare → |
| Willow Creek ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Shadow Forest ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| Deerwood ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 649 | 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.
Huffman ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,303NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Falcon Ridge EL is listed in HUFFMAN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Falcon Ridge EL
Falcon Ridge EL is a public elementary school in Huffman, TX, part of Huffman ISD, serving approximately 657 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,515 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Falcon Ridge EL
What grades does Falcon Ridge EL serve?
Falcon Ridge EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Falcon Ridge EL?
Falcon Ridge EL has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge EL is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Falcon Ridge EL rank in TX?
Falcon Ridge EL ranks #1,515 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Falcon Ridge EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Falcon Ridge 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 Falcon Ridge EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Falcon Ridge EL has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Falcon Ridge EL a charter school?
No, Falcon Ridge EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Falcon Ridge EL a Title I school?
No, Falcon Ridge EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Falcon Ridge EL?
51.6% of students at Falcon Ridge 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 657
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (281) 324-7653
- Area population (ZIP 77336)
- 12,510
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 77336; 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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