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#7164 of 8,552 schools in TX

Roberts Road EL

Elementary School · Waller ISD · Hockley, TX

A Waller ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

24920 ZUBE RD, Hockley, TX 77447

  • Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 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-4.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$11,713
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Roberts Road EL score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

64.2%

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 Roberts Road 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated856/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,932

Median home value

$296,200

Median rent

$1,594/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

85.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77447; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Swenke ELEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–53.6 mi935Compare →
Keith ELEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–54.2 mi1,140Compare →
Ault ELEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–54.5 mi954Compare →
Evelyn Turlington ELEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–5Not available1,197Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Waller ISD

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$11,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roberts Road EL is listed in WALLER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roberts Road EL

Roberts Road EL is a public elementary school in Hockley, TX, part of Waller ISD, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,164 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roberts Road EL

What grades does Roberts Road EL serve?

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

How many students attend Roberts Road EL?

Roberts Road EL has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts Road EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Roberts Road EL is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roberts Road EL rank in TX?

Roberts Road EL ranks #7,164 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Roberts Road EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Roberts Road EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Roberts Road EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roberts Road EL has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Roberts Road EL a charter school?

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

Is Roberts Road EL a Title I school?

No, Roberts Road EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

64.2% of students at Roberts Road 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
1,057
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
Area population (ZIP 77447)
22,766
Area average commute
34.3 min
Area median age
32.5
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 77447; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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