Jean & Betty Schmalz EL

Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary serves 1,206 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Houston's Harris County. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.0 to 1 with 93 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with solid access to instruction and support. The school earns a 6.5 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #2400 among Texas's 8598 elementary schools, placing it in the 72nd percentile statewide.

This demonstrates the school is performing above average compared to most elementary schools across Texas, with room for continued academic growth and development. Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary draws families from ZIP code 77084, a community where the median household income reaches $75,510 and median home values sit at $215,600. About 30% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate remains relatively low at 10.9%.

These demographics suggest a stable, middle-class neighborhood that values education and provides a supportive environment for student learning. The school operates in Houston's large suburban setting, giving students access to the resources and opportunities of a major metropolitan area while maintaining the community feel that many families seek for their elementary-aged children.