Whidby El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
3,251st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
Whidby El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whidby El 3,251st 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 4th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
Whidby El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 159 students tested
Whidby El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 368 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.7% | 73.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 19.6% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 4.3% | 2.2% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Whidby El
Typical home value $196K in zip 77021 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whidby El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Young ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away2,522nd of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 44% - 1Foster ElHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away4,063rd of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 7Thompson ElHouston ISD · 1.7 mi away1,487th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 55% - 3Bastian ElHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away3,405th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 34% - 2Hartsfield ElHouston ISD · 2.1 mi away3,912th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 31% - 3Reynolds ElHouston ISD · 2.1 mi away3,307th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 32% - 4Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter SchoolBeatrice Mayes Institute Charter School · 2.1 mi away · charter2,875th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 31% - 7Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-HoustonHarmony Public Schools - Houston South · 2.3 mi away · charter1,547th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whidby El in?
Whidby El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Whidby El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whidby El 3,251st 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 Whidby El?
Black 74%, Hispanic 20%, Asian 3%, White 2% (368 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whidby El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77021 is $196K 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.