Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#8095 of 8,552 schools in TX

Orange Grove EL

Elementary School · Aldine ISD · Houston, TX

An Aldine ISD elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4514 MOUNT HOUSTON RD, Houston, TX 77093

  • Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$13,268
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Students at Orange Grove EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
13%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

92.8%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Orange Grove 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$41,958

Median home value

$122,400

Median rent

$1,102/mo

College educated

5.4%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

32.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77093; 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
Escamilla ELEnrollment path unverified7.11–50.8 mi780Compare →
Two Dimensions/vickeryCharter · enrollment unverified2.7PK–50.9 mi218Compare →
Worsham ELEnrollment path unverified5.71–50.9 mi469Compare →
Oleson ELEnrollment path unverified3.31–51.0 mi396Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Aldine ISD

Schools in district
80
Rank in district
#60 of 77
District spending per student
$13,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Orange Grove EL is listed in ALDINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orange Grove EL

Orange Grove EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Aldine ISD, serving approximately 539 students in grades 1st-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,095 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orange Grove EL

What grades does Orange Grove EL serve?

Orange Grove EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Orange Grove EL?

Orange Grove EL has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove EL 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 Orange Grove EL rank in TX?

Orange Grove EL ranks #8,095 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Orange Grove EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Orange Grove EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Orange Grove EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange Grove EL has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Orange Grove EL a charter school?

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

Is Orange Grove EL a Title I school?

No, Orange Grove EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orange Grove EL?

92.8% of students at Orange Grove 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
539
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%
Area population (ZIP 77093)
46,091
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
31.3
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 77093; 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

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.