Garfield El
Houston, TX · Pasadena ISD · Grades PK-4
3,152nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
Garfield El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garfield El 3,152nd 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 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — improving.
Garfield El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 197 students tested
Garfield El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 518 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.9% | 90.5% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 5.4% | 6.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 3.8% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Garfield El
Typical home value $226K in zip 77034 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garfield El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Thomas Hancock ElPasadena ISD · 0.6 mi away3,911th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 27% - 2Freeman ElPasadena ISD · 0.7 mi away3,589th of 4,406
ELA 30% · Math 41% - 4Beta AcademyBeta Academy · 0.9 mi away · charter3,004th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 30% - 1Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes ElInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 0.9 mi away · charter4,361st of 4,406
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 2Jessup ElPasadena ISD · 1.3 mi away3,588th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 33% - 3Pearl Hall ElPasadena ISD · 1.3 mi away3,360th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 4Meador ElPasadena ISD · 1.5 mi away2,934th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 31% - 7Southeast ElYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 1.6 mi away · charter1,737th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garfield El in?
Garfield El is part of the Pasadena ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Garfield El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garfield El 3,152nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Garfield El?
Hispanic 91%, Black 6%, White 2% (518 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garfield El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77034 is $226K 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.