Very Good
#2302 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 27% in state
Phoenix School at Southwest Schools
School · Southwest Public Schools · Houston, TX
A charter school in Houston, TX where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3333 BERING DR STE 200, Houston, TX 77057
- Math 50% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phoenix School at Southwest Schools score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 39 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Phoenix School at Southwest Schools 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some 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
$66,200
Median home value
$318,700
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
31.1%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 3–12 | 3.8 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Texas Connections Academy at HoustonCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 3–12 | 3.8 mi | 8,332 | Compare → |
| Everest AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–11 | 3.9 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Logos Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 524 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southwest Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Phoenix School at Southwest Schools is listed in SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix School at Southwest Schools
Phoenix School at Southwest Schools is a public school in Houston, TX, part of Southwest Public Schools, serving approximately 137 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,302 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix School at Southwest Schools
What grades does Phoenix School at Southwest Schools serve?
Phoenix School at Southwest Schools serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix School at Southwest Schools?
Phoenix School at Southwest Schools has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix School at Southwest Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix School at Southwest Schools is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix School at Southwest Schools rank in TX?
Phoenix School at Southwest Schools ranks #2,302 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Phoenix School at Southwest Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix School at Southwest Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Phoenix School at Southwest Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix School at Southwest Schools has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Phoenix School at Southwest Schools a charter school?
Yes, Phoenix School at Southwest Schools is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Phoenix School at Southwest Schools a Title I school?
No, Phoenix School at Southwest Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix School at Southwest Schools?
75.9% of students at Phoenix School at Southwest Schools 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
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (713) 784-6345
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77057)
- 45,394
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 77057; 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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