Below Average
#6956 of 8,552 schools in TX
The Varnett School - Northeast
Elementary School · The Varnett Public School · Houston, TX
A charter elementary school in Houston, TX where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5025 S WILLOW, Houston, TX 77035
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Varnett School - Northeast score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Varnett School - Northeast 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,691
Median home value
$259,800
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
40.6%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Kipp Legacy PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 950 | Compare → |
| Fonwood Early Childhood CtrEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Varnett Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 501 | Compare → |
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.
The Varnett Public School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,866NCES 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.
The Varnett School - Northeast is listed in THE VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Varnett School - Northeast
The Varnett School - Northeast is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of The Varnett Public School, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,956 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Varnett School - Northeast
What grades does The Varnett School - Northeast serve?
The Varnett School - Northeast serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Varnett School - Northeast?
The Varnett School - Northeast has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Varnett School - Northeast?
The student-teacher ratio at The Varnett School - Northeast is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Varnett School - Northeast rank in TX?
The Varnett School - Northeast ranks #6,956 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is The Varnett School - Northeast's MySchoolScout rating?
The Varnett School - Northeast has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 The Varnett School - Northeast?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Varnett School - Northeast has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is The Varnett School - Northeast a charter school?
Yes, The Varnett School - Northeast is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Varnett School - Northeast a Title I school?
No, The Varnett School - Northeast is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Varnett School - Northeast?
98.1% of students at The Varnett School - Northeast 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (713) 631-4396
- Area population (ZIP 77035)
- 34,849
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 77035; 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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