Pugh El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
2,042nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 54%▲ Improving
Pugh El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pugh El 2,042nd 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 54% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 54th in 2025 — improving.
Pugh El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 128 students tested
Pugh El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 320 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.5% | 96.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Pugh El
Typical home value $165K in zip 77020 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Pugh El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Martinez R ElHouston ISD · 0.7 mi away2,807th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 41% - 3Henderson N ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away3,153rd of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 31% - 8Eliot ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away1,079th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 63% - 5Scroggins ElHouston ISD · 1 mi away2,401st of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 3Atherton ElHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away3,252nd of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 36% - 4Port Houston ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away2,696th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 40% - 3Burnet ElHouston ISD · 1.7 mi away3,402nd of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 34% - –Laurenzo Early Childhood CtrHouston ISD · 1.7 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pugh El in?
Pugh El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Pugh El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pugh El 2,042nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Pugh El?
Hispanic 97%, Black 3% (320 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pugh El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77020 is $165K 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.