Sam Houston El
Houston, TX · Galena Park ISD · Grades PK-5
1,842nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 58%▲ Improving
Sam Houston El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sam Houston El 1,842nd 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 58% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 58th in 2025 — improving.
Sam Houston El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 310 students tested
Sam Houston El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 740 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.1% | 94.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 5.0% | 2.6% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Sam Houston El
Typical home value $203K in zip 77015 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sam Houston El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6North Shore ElGalena Park ISD · 0.6 mi away1,934th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 50% - 3De Zavala ElChannelview ISD · 1.1 mi away3,211th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 37% - 5Cloverleaf ElGalena Park ISD · 1.1 mi away2,461st of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 47% - 7B H Hamblen ElChannelview ISD · 1.2 mi away1,357th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 4Mcmullan ElChannelview ISD · 1.4 mi away2,871st of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 39% - 8James B Havard ElGalena Park ISD · 1.5 mi away1,201st of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 53% - 5Green Valley ElGalena Park ISD · 1.8 mi away2,576th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 45% - 7Cimarron ElGalena Park ISD · 1.9 mi away1,637th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sam Houston El in?
Sam Houston El is part of the Galena Park ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Sam Houston El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sam Houston El 1,842nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Sam Houston El?
Hispanic 95%, White 3%, Black 2% (740 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sam Houston El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77015 is $203K 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.