Very Good
#2384 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 28% in state
Foster H S
High School · Lamar CISD · Richmond, TX
A Lamar CISD high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4400 FM 723, Richmond, TX 77406
- Math 72% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Foster H S score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Foster H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,990/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), 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
$143,023
Median home value
$383,400
Median rent
$1,986/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77406; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–12 | 4.2 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Calvary Episcopal PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Fort Bend Co AlterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 4.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Fort Bend Co AlterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9 | 4.7 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lamar CISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #15 of 44
- District spending per student
- $10,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Foster H S is listed in LAMAR CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foster H S
Foster H S is a public high school in Richmond, TX, part of Lamar CISD, serving approximately 2,579 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,384 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Foster H S
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foster H S
What grades does Foster H S serve?
Foster H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Foster H S?
Foster H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Foster H S is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foster H S rank in TX?
Foster H S ranks #2,384 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Foster H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Foster H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Foster H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foster H S has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Foster H S a charter school?
No, Foster H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foster H S a Title I school?
No, Foster H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foster H S?
36.0% of students at Foster H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (832) 223-3800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77406)
- 65,716
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 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 77406; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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