Very Good
#3180 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 37% in state
Mahanay EL
Elementary School · Alief ISD · Houston, TX
An Alief ISD elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13215 HIGH STAR, Houston, TX 77083
- Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mahanay EL score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mahanay 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$65,349
Median home value
$223,100
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77083; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sst AdvancementCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Van Houston AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Heflin ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Hearne ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 692 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alief ISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #3 of 42
- District spending per student
- $13,388NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mahanay EL is listed in ALIEF ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mahanay EL
Mahanay EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Alief ISD, serving approximately 576 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,180 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mahanay EL
What grades does Mahanay EL serve?
Mahanay EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mahanay EL?
Mahanay EL has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahanay EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahanay EL is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mahanay EL rank in TX?
Mahanay EL ranks #3,180 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mahanay EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Mahanay EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Mahanay EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mahanay EL has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mahanay EL a charter school?
No, Mahanay EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mahanay EL a Title I school?
No, Mahanay EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mahanay EL?
91.5% of students at Mahanay 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (281) 983-8355
- Area population (ZIP 77083)
- 74,843
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 77083; 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
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