Atherton El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
3,252nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Atherton El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Atherton El 3,252nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Atherton El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 200 students tested
Atherton El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 475 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.3% | 75.2% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.1% | 23.4% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Atherton El
Typical home value $165K in zip 77020 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Atherton El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Dogan ElHouston ISD · 0.5 mi away3,592nd of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 35% - 3Henderson N ElHouston ISD · 0.7 mi away3,153rd of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 31% - 8Eliot ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away1,079th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 63% - 3Isaacs ElHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away3,454th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 31% - 6Pugh ElHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away2,042nd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 5Scroggins ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away2,401st of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 3Bruce ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away3,308th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 4Martinez R ElHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away2,807th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Atherton El in?
Atherton El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Atherton El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Atherton El 3,252nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Atherton El?
Black 75%, Hispanic 23%, White 2% (475 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Atherton El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77020 is $165K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.