Rucker El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
2,869th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 35%▲ Improving
Rucker El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rucker El 2,869th 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 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 35th in 2025 — improving.
Rucker El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 144 students tested
Rucker El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 418 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.1% | 92.3% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 4.5% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Rucker El
Typical home value $186K in zip 77017 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rucker El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Patterson ElHouston ISD · 0.8 mi away2,089th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 47% - 5Williams ElPasadena ISD · 0.9 mi away2,317th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 48% - 5Richey ElPasadena ISD · 1.4 mi away2,399th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 47% - 5Bonner ElHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away2,632nd of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 40% - 7Morales ElPasadena ISD · 1.7 mi away1,632nd of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 50% - 7Park Place ElHouston ISD · 1.9 mi away1,541st of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 54% - 5South Shaver ElPasadena ISD · 2.1 mi away2,263rd of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 56% - 3KIPP Climb AcademyKIPP Texas Public Schools · 2.1 mi away · charter3,282nd of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rucker El in?
Rucker El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Rucker El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rucker El 2,869th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Rucker El?
Hispanic 92%, Black 5%, White 2% (418 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rucker El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77017 is $186K 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.