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#7348 of 8,552 schools in TX

Madison H S

High School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX

A Houston ISD high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13719 WHITEHEATHER, Houston, TX 77045

  • Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 78.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
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.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate78%
AP Participation13.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$13,072
Chronic Absenteeism57.5%

Students at Madison H S score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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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

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Madison H S 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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

$61,166

Median home value

$163,600

Median rent

$1,260/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Yes Prep - SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified6.86–121.7 mi1,036Compare →
Harmony School of Ingenuity-houstonCharter · enrollment unverified6.76–122.7 mi764Compare →
South Early College H SEnrollment path unverified8.19–122.8 mi416Compare →
Westbury H SEnrollment path unverified5.39–123.1 mi2,263Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Houston ISD

Schools in district
274
Rank in district
#227 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

Madison H S is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison H S

Madison H S is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 1,855 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,348 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison H S

What grades does Madison H S serve?

Madison H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Madison H S?

Madison H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,855 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison H S is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison H S rank in TX?

Madison H S ranks #7,348 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Madison H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Madison H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison H S has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Madison H S a charter school?

No, Madison H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Madison H S a Title I school?

No, Madison H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison H S?

92.8% of students at Madison H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,855
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
124
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.5%
4-Year Graduation
78.0%
Area population (ZIP 77045)
32,482
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
34.5
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 77045; 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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