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Alief Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 11,607 students in Alief Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Alief Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
47 Schools
4,190 Schools
# Students
39,474 Students
2,151,418 Students
# Teachers
2,963 Teachers
147,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alief Independent School District, which is ranked #942 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#939 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
62%
55%
% Black
24%
13%
% White
3%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,182 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,153 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$560 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$559 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,182
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,153
$14,117
Best Alief Independent School District Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mahanay Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13215 High Star
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8355
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8355
Gr: PK-4 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Rees Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16305 Kensley
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1444
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1444
Gr: PK-4 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Petrosky Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6703 Winkleman
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8366
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8366
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Outley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12355 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Gr: PK-4 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Chancellor Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Boone Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8318
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8318
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9829 Town Park Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3250
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Huntington Pl Dr
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8338
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8338
Gr: PK-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8520 Hemlock Hill Dr
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8040
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8040
Gr: PK-4 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Stancliff
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8380
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8380
Gr: PK-4 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9730 Stroud Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3220
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3220
Gr: PK-4 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Hearne Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13939 Rio Bonito
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8333
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8333
Gr: PK-4 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Carvel
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8313
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8313
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Brookwulf
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8300
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8300
Gr: PK-4 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10455 S Kirkwood
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8328
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8328
Gr: PK-4 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Youens Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12141 High Star
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8383
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8383
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Sneed Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9855 Pagewood Ln
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Gr: PK-4 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
14061 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 988-3515
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 988-3515
Gr: PK | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
10807 Boone Loop Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 988-3510
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 988-3510
Gr: PK | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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