Ridgecrest El
Houston, TX · Spring Branch ISD · Grades PK-5
2,520th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 43%▼ Declining
Ridgecrest El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ridgecrest El 2,520th 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 43% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — declining.
Ridgecrest El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 407 students tested
Ridgecrest El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 715 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.6% | 91.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 2.3% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Ridgecrest El
Typical home value $619K in zip 77055 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ridgecrest El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Cedar Brook ElSpring Branch ISD · 0.6 mi away1,482nd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 54% - 10Valley Oaks ElSpring Branch ISD · 1 mi away159th of 4,406
ELA 85% · Math 78% - 2Edgewood ElSpring Branch ISD · 1.1 mi away3,636th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 33% - 6Hollibrook ElSpring Branch ISD · 1.3 mi away1,785th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 53% - 4Benbrook ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away2,694th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 6Spring Branch ElSpring Branch ISD · 1.4 mi away2,195th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 53% - 3Housman ElSpring Branch ISD · 1.6 mi away3,247th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 35% - 6Wainwright ElHouston ISD · 1.7 mi away2,039th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ridgecrest El in?
Ridgecrest El is part of the Spring Branch ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Ridgecrest El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ridgecrest El 2,520th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ridgecrest El?
Hispanic 92%, White 4%, Black 3%, Asian 1% (715 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ridgecrest El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77055 is $619K 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.