Whidby EL

WHIDBY EL serves 368 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Houston's 77021 neighborhood. This regular public elementary school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1 with 34 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school has earned recognition for its performance, ranking #726 out of 8,598 schools statewide and placing in the 92nd percentile among Texas elementary schools.

This strong ranking reflects the school's commitment to student achievement and educational excellence within the Houston Independent School District. Located at 7625 Springhill Street, WHIDBY EL sits in a diverse urban community where the median household income is $46,508 and median home value is $163,300. The surrounding ZIP code is home to approximately 25,500 residents, with 33% holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

While the neighborhood faces economic challenges with a 28.2% poverty rate, this creates opportunities for the school to make a meaningful impact in students' lives. The school operates within Houston's large city setting, providing students with access to the cultural and educational resources that come with urban life while maintaining the focused, community-oriented atmosphere of a neighborhood elementary school.

While current test scores at Whidby EL are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.