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#6808 of 8,552 schools in TX

Genoa EL

Elementary School · Pasadena ISD · Houston, TX

A Pasadena ISD elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12900 ALMEDA GENOA RD, Houston, TX 77034

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$13,787
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Genoa EL score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.9%

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 Genoa 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

$59,516

Median home value

$178,100

Median rent

$1,178/mo

College educated

12.7%

Homeownership

50.1%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77034; 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
Darul Arqam SoutheastPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–40.8 mi16Compare →
Southeast ELCharter · enrollment unverified8.2PK–51.2 mi780Compare →
Meador ELEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–41.6 mi451Compare →
Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H SEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–121.7 mi1,463Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Pasadena ISD

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#57 of 66
District spending per student
$13,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Genoa EL

Genoa EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Pasadena ISD, serving approximately 533 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,808 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Genoa EL

What grades does Genoa EL serve?

Genoa EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Genoa EL?

Genoa EL has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Genoa EL is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Genoa EL rank in TX?

Genoa EL ranks #6,808 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Genoa EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Genoa EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Genoa EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Genoa EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Genoa EL a charter school?

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

Is Genoa EL a Title I school?

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

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

89.9% of students at Genoa 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 – 4th
Enrollment
533
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
Area population (ZIP 77034)
37,185
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
33.3
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 77034; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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