Bruce El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
3,308th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
Bruce El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bruce El 3,308th 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 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Bruce El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 116 students tested
Bruce El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 310 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.1% | 80.6% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.9% | 15.8% | ▼ 15.1 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Bruce El
Typical home value $165K in zip 77020 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bruce El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Sherman ElHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away2,040th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 50% - 3Henderson N ElHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away3,153rd of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 31% - 1Ripley House Charter SchoolBakerripley Community Schools · 1.3 mi away · charter4,239th of 4,406
ELA 24% · Math 26% - 3Atherton ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away3,252nd of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 36% - 2Dogan ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away3,592nd of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 35% - 7Ketelsen ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away1,538th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 47% - –Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM AcademyRaul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · 1.7 mi away · charter
- 4Lantrip ElHouston ISD · 1.9 mi away3,062nd of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bruce El in?
Bruce El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Bruce El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bruce El 3,308th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bruce El?
Black 81%, Hispanic 16%, White 2%, Two or more races 1% (310 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bruce 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.