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#7353 of 8,552 schools in TX

River Pines EL

Elementary School · Humble ISD · Humble, TX

A Humble ISD elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2400 COLD RIVER DR, Humble, TX 77338

  • Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$10,763
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at River Pines EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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

83.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where River Pines 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High11,321/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Humble), 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

$68,808

Median home value

$222,900

Median rent

$1,354/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

51.2%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77338; 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
Lakeland ELEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–51.1 mi863Compare →
Jack M Fields SR ELEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–51.2 mi645Compare →
St Mary Magdalene SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–81.7 mi163Compare →
Park Lakes ELEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–51.8 mi720Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Humble ISD

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#36 of 47
District spending per student
$10,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

River Pines EL is listed in HUMBLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River Pines EL

River Pines EL is a public elementary school in Humble, TX, part of Humble ISD, serving approximately 720 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,353 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Pines EL

What grades does River Pines EL serve?

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

How many students attend River Pines EL?

River Pines EL has an enrollment of approximately 720 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Pines EL?

The student-teacher ratio at River Pines EL is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River Pines EL rank in TX?

River Pines EL ranks #7,353 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is River Pines EL's MySchoolScout rating?

River Pines 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 River Pines EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River Pines EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is River Pines EL a charter school?

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

Is River Pines EL a Title I school?

No, River Pines EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

83.1% of students at River Pines 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
720
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 77338)
47,335
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
33.2
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 77338; 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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