Helen Major El
Houston, TX · Spring ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
3,637th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▲ Improving
16855 SUGAR PINE DR, Houston, TX 77090
(281)891-8870NCES ID 484122012252Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Helen Major El 3,637th 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 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 201 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 554 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38.6% | 51.8% | ▲ 13.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 55.7% | 42.4% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $249K in zip 77090 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Helen Major El
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What school district is Helen Major El in?
Helen Major El is part of the Spring ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Helen Major El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Helen Major El 3,637th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Helen Major El?
Black 52%, Hispanic 42%, Two or more races 2%, White 1% (554 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Helen Major El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77090 is $249K 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.