Sparks El
Pasadena, TX · Pasadena ISD · Grades PK-4
1,397th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 68%▲ Improving
Sparks El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sparks El 1,397th 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 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 68th in 2025 — improving.
Sparks El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 123 students tested
Sparks El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 369 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.7% | 88.6% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| White | 3.7% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Sparks El
Typical home value $210K in zip 77502 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sparks El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Pomeroy ElPasadena ISD · 0.5 mi away2,571st of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 40% - 6Parks ElPasadena ISD · 0.8 mi away1,928th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 47% - 3Red Bluff ElPasadena ISD · 0.9 mi away3,359th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 39% - 2Mae Smythe ElPasadena ISD · 1.2 mi away3,638th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 31% - 2Gardens ElPasadena ISD · 1.2 mi away3,546th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 33% - –Early Childhood CenterDeer Park ISD · 1.3 mi away
- 8Mcmasters ElPasadena ISD · 1.4 mi away1,012th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 64% - 3Deepwater ElDeer Park ISD · 1.4 mi away3,456th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sparks El in?
Sparks El is part of the Pasadena ISD district in Pasadena, Texas.
Is Sparks El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sparks El 1,397th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Sparks El?
Hispanic 89%, White 6%, Black 4%, Two or more races 2% (369 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sparks El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77502 is $210K 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.