West University El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
7th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
3756 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Houston, TX 77005
(713)295-5215NCES ID 482364002608Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 536 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,131 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 59.0% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Asian | 14.7% | 16.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.9% | 15.4% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 7.0% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.71M in zip 77005 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than West University El
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ELA 85% ▼10 · Math 70% ▼22Compare - #171Kolter ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away171st of 4,406
ELA 82% ▼13 · Math 80% ▼12Compare - #40Roberts ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away40th of 4,406
ELA 88% ▼7 · Math 88% ▼4Compare - #1493Rice Sch /La Escuela RiceHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away1,493rd of 4,406
ELA 64% ▼31 · Math 46% ▼46Compare - #1048Poe ElHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away1,048th of 4,406
ELA 67% ▼28 · Math 54% ▼38Compare - #182Horn ElHouston ISD · 1.9 mi away182nd of 4,406
ELA 80% ▼15 · Math 81% ▼11Compare - #1489Longfellow ElHouston ISD · 2 mi away1,489th of 4,406
ELA 61% ▼34 · Math 49% ▼43Compare - #1544Cunningham ElHouston ISD · 2 mi away1,544th of 4,406
ELA 53% ▼42 · Math 56% ▼36Compare
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.