Bush El
Houston, TX · Alief ISD · Grades PK-4
3,720th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 16%· Stable
Bush El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bush El 3,720th 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 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 16th in 2025.
Bush El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 250 students tested
Bush El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 740 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.6% | 87.0% | ▲ 19.4 pts | |
| Black | 22.4% | 8.1% | ▼ 14.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 2.8% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 5.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 4.7 pts |
Homes near Bush El
Typical home value $165K in zip 77036 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bush El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Collins ElAlief ISD · 0.7 mi away4,030th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 25% - 3White E ElHouston ISD · 0.7 mi away3,400th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 38% - 4Chambers ElAlief ISD · 0.8 mi away2,872nd of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 44% - 1Landis ElAlief ISD · 1.2 mi away4,090th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 26% - 4Neff ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away2,867th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 44% - 8Harmony School of Exploration- HoustonHarmony Public Schools - Houston South · 1.3 mi away · charter1,312th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 53% - –Neff EccHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away
- 6Chancellor ElAlief ISD · 1.5 mi away1,988th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bush El in?
Bush El is part of the Alief ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Bush El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bush El 3,720th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bush El?
Hispanic 87%, Black 8%, Asian 2%, White 2% (740 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bush El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77036 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.