Tinsley El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 1-5
3,250th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 26%· Stable
Tinsley El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Tinsley El 3,250th 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 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 26th in 2025.
Tinsley El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 307 students tested
Tinsley El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 607 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.1% | 89.6% | ▲ 21.5 pts | |
| Black | 30.2% | 8.9% | ▼ 21.3 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Tinsley El
Typical home value $442K in zip 77096 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Tinsley El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Halpin Early Childhood CtrHouston ISD · 0.3 mi away
- 8Elrod ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away1,200th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 53% - 3Milne ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away3,305th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 39% - 5Anderson ElHouston ISD · 1 mi away2,403rd of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 45% - 9Parker ElHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away836th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 62% - 2Foerster ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away3,795th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 30% - 5Valley West ElHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away2,265th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 43% - 2Meyerpark ElMeyerpark Charter · 1.6 mi away · charter3,643rd of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Tinsley El in?
Tinsley El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Tinsley El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tinsley El 3,250th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Tinsley El?
Hispanic 90%, Black 9%, White 1% (607 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tinsley El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77096 is $442K 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.