Excellent
#598 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 7% in state
Harmony School of Exploration- Houston
Elementary School · Harmony Public Schools - Houston South · Houston, TX
A Harmony Public Schools - Houston South charter elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9305 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, Houston, TX 77099
- Math 54% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harmony School of Exploration- Houston score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harmony School of Exploration- Houston 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$48,735
Median home value
$176,800
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77099; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landis ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.7 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Phoenix School at Southwest SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 3–12 | 0.7 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Best ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 638 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Harmony Public Schools - Houston South
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Harmony School of Exploration- Houston is listed in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON SOUTH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harmony School of Exploration- Houston
Harmony School of Exploration- Houston is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Harmony Public Schools - Houston South, serving approximately 693 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harmony School of Exploration- Houston
What grades does Harmony School of Exploration- Houston serve?
Harmony School of Exploration- Houston serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Harmony School of Exploration- Houston?
Harmony School of Exploration- Houston has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Exploration- Houston?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Exploration- Houston is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harmony School of Exploration- Houston rank in TX?
Harmony School of Exploration- Houston ranks #598 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Harmony School of Exploration- Houston's MySchoolScout rating?
Harmony School of Exploration- Houston has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Harmony School of Exploration- Houston?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony School of Exploration- Houston has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Harmony School of Exploration- Houston a charter school?
Yes, Harmony School of Exploration- Houston is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Harmony School of Exploration- Houston a Title I school?
No, Harmony School of Exploration- Houston is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony School of Exploration- Houston?
89.6% of students at Harmony School of Exploration- Houston 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (832) 831-7406
- Area population (ZIP 77099)
- 49,271
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 77099; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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