Burrus El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
1,119th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
Burrus El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Burrus El 1,119th 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 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Burrus El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 74 students tested
Burrus El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 216 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.4% | 67.1% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.2% | 30.1% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Burrus El
Typical home value $215K in zip 77022 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Burrus El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Roosevelt ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away2,041st of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 49% - 9Field ElHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away509th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 70% - 6Kennedy ElHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away1,787th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 54% - 8Helms ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away1,015th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 65% - 7Jefferson ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away1,490th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 51% - 5Garden Oaks MontessoriHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away2,631st of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 36% - 7Janowski ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away1,691st of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 57% - 6Herrera ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away2,088th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Burrus El in?
Burrus El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Burrus El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Burrus El 1,119th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Burrus El?
Black 67%, Hispanic 30%, White 2% (216 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Burrus El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77022 is $215K 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.