Golfcrest El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
2,699th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
Golfcrest El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Golfcrest El 2,699th 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 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Golfcrest El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 152 students tested
Golfcrest El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 419 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.3% | 94.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 4.8% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 1.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Golfcrest El
Typical home value $185K in zip 77087 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Golfcrest El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Houston Gateway AcademyHouston Gateway Academy Inc · 0.4 mi away · charter872nd of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 64% - 7Cornelius ElHouston ISD · 0.8 mi away1,491st of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 56% - 8Crespo ElHouston ISD · 0.8 mi away1,157th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 54% - 7Seguin ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away1,635th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 60% - 6Sanchez ElHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away2,143rd of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 48% - 4Pstem AcademyRaul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · 1.2 mi away · charter2,704th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 47% - –Bellfort Early Childhood CenterHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away
- 7Gregg ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away1,354th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Golfcrest El in?
Golfcrest El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Golfcrest El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Golfcrest El 2,699th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Golfcrest El?
Hispanic 95%, Black 5% (419 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Golfcrest El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77087 is $185K 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.