Harris J R El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
1,543rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
Harris J R El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harris J R El 1,543rd 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 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — improving.
Harris J R El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 120 students tested
Harris J R El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 312 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.3% | 95.2% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Harris J R El
Typical home value $157K in zip 77012 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Harris J R El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Yes Prep East End ElYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 0.2 mi away · charter2,635th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 43% - 8Davila ElHouston ISD · 0.6 mi away1,078th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 57% - 9Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College PrepHouston Gateway Academy Inc · 0.7 mi away · charter603rd of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 70% - 7Southmayd ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away1,540th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 55% - 6Sanchez ElHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away2,143rd of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 48% - 6Gallegos ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away2,142nd of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 50% - 4Pstem AcademyRaul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · 1.4 mi away · charter2,704th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 47% - 6Briscoe ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away1,932nd of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harris J R El in?
Harris J R El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Harris J R El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harris J R El 1,543rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Harris J R El?
Hispanic 95%, Black 4% (312 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harris J R El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77012 is $157K 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.