West University El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
7th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
West University El ranking
SchoolRow ranks West University El 7th 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 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2019 to 100th in 2025.
West University El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 536 students tested
West University El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,131 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.8% | 59.0% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Asian | 16.3% | 16.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.5% | 15.4% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 7.0% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near West University El
Typical home value $1.71M in zip 77005 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near West University El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Twain ElHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away256th of 4,406
ELA 85% · Math 70% - 10Kolter ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away171st of 4,406
ELA 82% · Math 80% - 10Roberts ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away40th of 4,406
ELA 88% · Math 88% - 7Rice Sch /La Escuela RiceHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away1,493rd of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 46% - 8Poe ElHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away1,048th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 54% - 10Horn ElHouston ISD · 1.9 mi away182nd of 4,406
ELA 80% · Math 81% - 7Longfellow ElHouston ISD · 2 mi away1,489th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 49% - 7Cunningham ElHouston ISD · 2 mi away1,544th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West University El in?
West University El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is West University El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West University El 7th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of West University El?
White 59%, Asian 17%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 7% (1,131 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West University El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77005 is $1.71M 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.