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Alief Independent School District

4250 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072-1115
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 21,836 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
47 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
39,474 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
2,963 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alief Independent School District, which is ranked #942 of all 1,196 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#939 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
44%
39%
51%
34%
46%
83%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
62%
53%
% Black
24%
13%
% White
3%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,182 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,153 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$560 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$559 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,182
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,153
$14,116

Best Alief Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mahanay Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13215 High Star
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8355
Gr: PK-4 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Admin Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4250 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Rees Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16305 Kensley
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1444
Gr: PK-4 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Petrosky Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6703 Winkleman
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8366
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Holmquist Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15040 Westpark Dr
Alief, TX 77411
(281) 988-3024
Gr: K-4 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Miller Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15025 Westpark
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-3430
Gr: 5-6 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11718 Hendon
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8363
Gr: K-4 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Outley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12355 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Gr: PK-4 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Chancellor Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 Boone Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8318
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9829 Town Park Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10200 Huntington Pl Dr
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8338
Gr: PK-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Heflin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3303 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1144
Gr: K-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8520 Hemlock Hill Dr
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8040
Gr: PK-4 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Stancliff
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8380
Gr: PK-4 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Youngblood Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8410 Dairy View Ln
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8020
Gr: 5-6 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Alief Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4415 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8422
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9730 Stroud Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3220
Gr: PK-4 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Hearne Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13939 Rio Bonito
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8333
Gr: PK-4 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10700 Carvel
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8313
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Liestman Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7610 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8348
Gr: K-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8500 Brookwulf
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8300
Gr: PK-4 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10455 S Kirkwood
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8328
Gr: PK-4 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10734 Bissonett
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-3223
Gr: K-4 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Budewig Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12570 Richmond
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3200
Gr: 5-6 | 1,134 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Mata Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9225 S Dairy Ashford
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-7800
Gr: 5-6 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Landis Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10255 Spice Ln
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8343
Gr: K-4 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Youens Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12141 High Star
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8383
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11400 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8308
Gr: K-4 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Sneed Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9855 Pagewood Ln
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Gr: PK-4 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Owens Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Turtlewood
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8466
Gr: 5-6 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Klentzman Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11100 Stancliff
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8477
Gr: 5-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Best Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 Centre Pkwy
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 988-6445
Gr: K-4 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Alief Isd J J A E P
Alternative School
2525 Murworth
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 755-4766
Gr: 6-10 | 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)
Alternative School
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Alief Learning Ctr (K-6)
Alternative School
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Gr: 3-5 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 47 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 39,474 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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