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Alief Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public elementary schools serving 21,346 students in Alief Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Alief Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
46 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
38,610 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
2,843 Teachers
251,064 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alief Independent School District, which is ranked #938 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#939 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
63%
54%
% Black
23%
13%
% White
3%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,499 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,470 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$560 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$559 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,499
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,470
$14,079
Best Alief Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mahanay Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13215 High Star
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8355
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8355
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Rees Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16305 Kensley
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1444
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1444
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Petrosky Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6703 Winkleman
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8366
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8366
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Holmquist Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15040 Westpark Dr
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3024
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3024
Gr: PK-4 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Miller Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15025 Westpark
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-3430
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-3430
Gr: 5-6 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11718 Hendon
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8363
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8363
Gr: K-4 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Outley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12355 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Gr: PK-4 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Chancellor Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Boone Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8318
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8318
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9829 Town Park Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3250
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Huntington Pl Dr
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8338
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8338
Gr: PK-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Heflin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3303 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1144
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1144
Gr: K-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8520 Hemlock Hill Dr
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8040
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8040
Gr: PK-4 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Stancliff
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8380
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8380
Gr: PK-4 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Youngblood Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8410 Dairy View Ln
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8020
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8020
Gr: 5-6 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Alief Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8422
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8422
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9730 Stroud Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3220
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3220
Gr: PK-4 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Hearne Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13939 Rio Bonito
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8333
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8333
Gr: PK-4 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Carvel
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8313
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8313
Gr: PK-4 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Liestman Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7610 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8348
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8348
Gr: PK-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Brookwulf
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8300
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8300
Gr: PK-4 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10455 S Kirkwood
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8328
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8328
Gr: PK-4 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10734 Bissonett
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-3223
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-3223
Gr: PK-4 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Budewig Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12570 Richmond
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3200
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3200
Gr: 5-6 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Mata Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9225 S Dairy Ashford
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-7800
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-7800
Gr: 5-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Landis Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10255 Spice Ln
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8343
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8343
Gr: K-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Youens Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12141 High Star
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8383
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8383
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11400 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8308
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8308
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Sneed Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9855 Pagewood Ln
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Gr: PK-4 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Owens Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Turtlewood
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8466
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8466
Gr: 5-6 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Klentzman Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11100 Stancliff
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8477
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8477
Gr: 5-6 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Best Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Centre Pkwy
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 988-6445
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 988-6445
Gr: K-4 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)
Alternative School
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Alief Learning Ctr (K-6)
Alternative School
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Gr: 3-5 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
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