Oates El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
2,402nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 45%▲ Improving
Oates El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Oates El 2,402nd 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 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 45th in 2025 — improving.
Oates El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 76 students tested
Oates El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 272 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.9% | 86.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 8.6% | 11.4% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 2.5% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Oates El
Typical home value $196K in zip 77013 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Oates El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Whittier ElHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away2,998th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 38% - 2Elmore ElHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away3,639th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 29% - 8Jacinto City ElGalena Park ISD · 2.1 mi away980th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 59% - 1The Varnett School - EastThe Varnett Public School · 2.2 mi away · charter4,031st of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 31% - 2Pleasantville ElHouston ISD · 2.3 mi away3,640th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 30% - 6Robinson ElHouston ISD · 2.4 mi away2,198th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 48% - 2Harris R P ElHouston ISD · 2.5 mi away3,797th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 35% - 4Normandy Crossing ElGalena Park ISD · 2.7 mi away3,065th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Oates El in?
Oates El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Oates El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Oates El 2,402nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Oates El?
Hispanic 86%, Black 11%, White 2% (272 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Oates El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77013 is $196K 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.