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#8188 of 8,552 schools in TX

Reynolds EL

Elementary School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX

A Houston ISD elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9601 ROSEHAVEN DR, Houston, TX 77051

  • Math 24% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.3 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$13,072
Chronic Absenteeism49.3%

Students at Reynolds EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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

97.2%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Reynolds 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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

$40,030

Median home value

$171,900

Median rent

$1,332/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

38.8%

Poverty rate

37.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77051; 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
Woodson SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–50.8 mi489Compare →
Kipp Zenith AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.9PK–41.0 mi858Compare →
Young ELEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–51.3 mi398Compare →
Mandarin Immersion Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–8Not available792Compare →

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.

Houston ISD

Schools in district
274
Rank in district
#260 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

Reynolds EL is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reynolds EL

Reynolds EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,188 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reynolds EL

What grades does Reynolds EL serve?

Reynolds EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Reynolds EL?

Reynolds EL has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reynolds EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Reynolds EL is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reynolds EL rank in TX?

Reynolds EL ranks #8,188 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Reynolds EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Reynolds EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Reynolds EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reynolds EL has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Reynolds EL a charter school?

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

Is Reynolds EL a Title I school?

No, Reynolds EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

97.2% of students at Reynolds 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 – 5th
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.3%
Area population (ZIP 77051)
18,506
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
31.6
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 77051; 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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