Below Average
#7352 of 8,552 schools in TX
Neff EL
Elementary School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8301 NEFF ST, Houston, TX 77036
- Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Neff EL score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Neff 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$43,853
Median home value
$217,400
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
28%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77036; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis De Sales SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| White E ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 719 | Compare → |
| Bonham ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 992 | Compare → |
| Bush ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 740 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #231 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
Neff EL is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Neff EL
Neff EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 727 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,352 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Neff EL
What grades does Neff EL serve?
Neff EL serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Neff EL?
Neff EL has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neff EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Neff EL is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Neff EL rank in TX?
Neff EL ranks #7,352 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Neff EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Neff EL 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 Neff EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Neff EL has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Neff EL a charter school?
No, Neff EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Neff EL a Title I school?
No, Neff EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neff EL?
97.1% of students at Neff 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (713) 556-9566
- Area population (ZIP 77036)
- 71,036
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 77036; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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