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#6903 of 8,552 schools in TX

Kashmere Gardens EL

Elementary School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX

A Houston ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4901 LOCKWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77026

  • Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$13,072
Chronic Absenteeism35.3%

Students at Kashmere Gardens EL score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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

98.8%

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 Kashmere Gardens 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$34,835

Median home value

$104,800

Median rent

$962/mo

College educated

9.2%

Homeownership

40.2%

Poverty rate

33.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77026; 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
Isaacs ELEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.7 mi274Compare →
Cook JR ELEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.3 mi467Compare →
Ross ELEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–51.4 mi258Compare →
Dogan ELEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–51.5 mi466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Houston ISD

Schools in district
274
Rank in district
#209 of 272
District spending per student
$13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kashmere Gardens EL is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kashmere Gardens EL

Kashmere Gardens EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 331 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,903 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kashmere Gardens EL

What grades does Kashmere Gardens EL serve?

Kashmere Gardens EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kashmere Gardens EL?

Kashmere Gardens EL has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kashmere Gardens EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Kashmere Gardens EL is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kashmere Gardens EL rank in TX?

Kashmere Gardens EL ranks #6,903 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Kashmere Gardens EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Kashmere Gardens EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Kashmere Gardens EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kashmere Gardens EL has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kashmere Gardens EL a charter school?

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

Is Kashmere Gardens EL a Title I school?

No, Kashmere Gardens EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

98.8% of students at Kashmere Gardens 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 – 5th
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.3%
Area population (ZIP 77026)
20,536
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
36.5
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 77026; 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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