Very Good
#1592 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 19% in state
Houston Gateway Academy
Elementary School · Houston Gateway Academy Inc · Houston, TX
A charter elementary school in Houston, TX where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3400 EVERGREEN DR, Houston, TX 77087
- Math 73% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Houston Gateway Academy score 68% 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 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Houston Gateway Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$53,624
Median home value
$148,400
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golfcrest ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Crespo ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Sanchez ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Pstem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 489 | 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.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $8,152NCES 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.
Houston Gateway Academy is listed in HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY INC; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston Gateway Academy
Houston Gateway Academy is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Houston Gateway Academy Inc, serving approximately 645 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,592 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston Gateway Academy
What grades does Houston Gateway Academy serve?
Houston Gateway Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Houston Gateway Academy?
Houston Gateway Academy has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Gateway Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Gateway Academy is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houston Gateway Academy rank in TX?
Houston Gateway Academy ranks #1,592 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Houston Gateway Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston Gateway Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Houston Gateway Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston Gateway Academy has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Houston Gateway Academy a charter school?
Yes, Houston Gateway Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Houston Gateway Academy a Title I school?
No, Houston Gateway Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston Gateway Academy?
87.3% of students at Houston Gateway Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (713) 649-2706
- Area population (ZIP 77087)
- 35,192
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 77087; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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