Tijerina Elementary School (Ranked Top 30% for 2025-26)

6501 Sherman St
Houston, TX 77011

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Top 30%

Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tijerina Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 345 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
: Top 30% in TX
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tijerina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Tijerina Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Tijerina Elementary School
Pre-K	50
Kind	48
1	44
2	74
3	46
4	40
5	43

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Total Students

345 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School
2023	342
2022	331
2021	310
2020	342
2019	342
2018	429
2017	429
2016	436
2015	453
2014	491
2013	502
2012	620
2011	624
2010	613
2009	647
2008	664
2007	712
2006	716
2005	789
2004	794
2003	858
2002	843
2001	827
2000	725
1999	739
1998	758
1997	792
1996	872
1995	860
1994	832
1993	904
1992	930
1991	949
1990	874
1989	843
1988	861
1987	904

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School
2023	24
2022	23
2021	18
2020	20
2019	20
2018	23
2017	23
2016	27
2015	28
2014	29
2013	31
2012	35
2011	35
2010	40
2009	42
2008	43
2007	43
2006	45
2005	46
2004	45
2003	48
2002	47
2001	44
2000	46
1999	46
1998	42
1997	48
1996	52
1995	53
1994	52
1993	52
1992	53
1991	56

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Wed. May 27, 2026

School Motto

Quest for Success!

School Rankings

Tijerina Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Tijerina Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (TX)

#2322 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School
2023	#2322
2022	#3353
2021	#2205
2019	#2622
2018	#5475
2017	#4443
2016	#5927
2015	#6388
2014	#6187
2013	#5819
2012	#6346

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55-59%

44%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School	Texas	Houston Independent School District
2023	57%	44%	36%
2022	42%	41%	36%
2021	47%	37%	27%
2019	57%	51%	45%
2018	47%	49%	43%
2017	80%	78%	71%
2016	67%	75%	69%
2015	61%	73%	67%
2014	69%	76%	70%
2013	69%	78%	72%
2012	78%	83%	80%

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50-54%

51%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School	Texas	Houston Independent School District
2022	52%	51%	47%
2021	47%	42%	35%
2019	47%	47%	41%
2018	27%	45%	43%
2017	66%	72%	63%
2016	62%	71%	64%
2015	63%	73%	65%
2014	61%	75%	67%
2013	68%	78%	72%
2012	76%	88%	85%
2011	81%	88%	86%

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30-39%

46%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School	Texas	Houston Independent School District
2022	34%	46%	37%
2021	24%	43%	32%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School	Texas	Houston Independent School District
2023	14:1	14:1	18:1
2022	14:1	14:1	18:1
2021	17:1	14:1	17:1
2020	17:1	15:1	18:1
2019	17:1	15:1	18:1
2018	19:1	15:1	19:1
2017	19:1	15:1	19:1
2016	16:1	15:1	19:1
2015	16:1	15:1	19:1
2014	17:1	15:1	19:1
2013	16:1	15:1	19:1
2012	17:1	15:1	19:1
2011	18:1	15:1	17:1
2010	15:1	15:1	17:1
2009	15:1	14:1	17:1
2008	15:1	14:1	17:1
2007	17:1	15:1	17:1
2006	16:1	15:1	17:1
2005	17:1	15:1	18:1
2004	18:1	15:1	17:1
2003	18:1	15:1	17:1
2002	18:1	15:1	18:1
2001	19:1	15:1	20:1
2000	16:1	14:1	17:1
1999	16:1	14:1	17:1
1998	18:1	14:1	17:1
1997	17:1	15:1	17:1
1996	17:1	15:1	17:1
1995	16:1	15:1	17:1
1994	16:1	15:1	17:1
1993	17:1	15:1	17:1
1992	18:1	16:1	17:1
1991	17:1	16:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

98%

53%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School	Texas	Houston Independent School District
2023	98%	53%	60%
2022	98%	53%	61%
2021	97%	53%	60%
2020	98%	53%	61%
2019	98%	53%	61%
2018	96%	52%	62%
2017	96%	52%	62%
2016	100%	52%	62%
2014	99%	52%	62%
2013	99%	51%	63%
2012	99%	51%	63%
2011	99%	50%	62%
2010	99%	49%	62%
2009	98%	48%	61%
2008	98%	47%	60%
2007	98%	46%	59%
2006	98%	46%	59%
2005	98%	45%	59%
2004	99%	44%	58%
2003	99%	43%	57%
2002	99%	42%	56%
2001	99%	41%	55%
2000	100%	40%	55%
1999	100%	39%	54%
1998	99%	38%	53%
1997	100%	38%	53%
1996	100%	37%	51%
1995	99%	36%	51%
1994	99%	36%	50%
1993	99%	35%	49%
1992	99%	35%	47%

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Black

13%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School	Texas	Houston Independent School District
2023	1%	13%	24%
2022	1%	13%	24%
2021	2%	13%	25%
2020	2%	13%	25%
2019	2%	13%	25%
2018	3%	13%	26%
2017	3%	13%	26%
2012	1%	13%	25%
2011	1%	13%	26%
2010	1%	14%	27%
2009	1%	14%	28%
2008	1%	14%	28%
2007	1%	14%	29%
2006	2%	15%	30%
2005	1%	14%	29%
2004	1%	14%	30%
2003	1%	14%	31%

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White

25%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2023)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School	Texas	Houston Independent School District
2023	1%	26%	9%
2022	1%	26%	9%
2021	1%	26%	9%
2018	1%	28%	8%
2017	1%	28%	8%
2014	1%	29%	8%
2013	1%	30%	8%
2009	1%	34%	8%
2008	1%	35%	8%
2007	1%	36%	8%
2005	1%	38%	9%
2001	1%	42%	10%
1998	1%	46%	10%
1995	1%	48%	11%
1994	1%	48%	11%
1993	1%	49%	12%
1992	1%	49%	13%
1991	1%	51%	13%
1990	1%	51%	14%
1989	1%	51%	15%
1988	1%	52%	16%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.04

0.64

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School	Texas	Houston Independent School District
2023	0.04	0.64	0.57
2022	0.04	0.64	0.57
2021	0.06	0.64	0.57
2020	0.04	0.63	0.56
2019	0.04	0.63	0.56
2018	0.08	0.64	0.55
2017	0.08	0.64	0.55
2014	0.02	0.63	0.55
2013	0.02	0.64	0.54
2012	0.04	0.64	0.54
2011	0.02	0.64	0.54
2010	0.03	0.64	0.54
2009	0.04	0.64	0.55
2008	0.04	0.64	0.55
2007	0.04	0.64	0.56
2006	0.04	0.64	0.57
2005	0.04	0.64	0.56
2004	0.03	0.64	0.57
2003	0.02	0.64	0.58
2002	0.02	0.64	0.58
2001	0.02	0.64	0.59

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

97%

57%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School	Texas	Houston Independent School District
2023	97%	57%	76%
2022	97%	57%	77%
2021	95%	56%	77%
2020	95%	56%	78%
2019	95%	56%	78%
2018	86%	53%	69%
2017	86%	53%	69%
2016	79%	53%	68%
2015	77%	52%	68%
2014	86%	53%	73%
2013	90%	53%	73%
2012	40%	44%	38%
2011	55%	44%	44%
2010	62%	43%	51%
2009	67%	40%	53%
2008	65%	39%	52%
2007	61%	39%	49%
2006	85%	40%	71%
2005	81%	39%	64%
2004	87%	39%	66%
2003	86%	39%	64%
2002	86%	38%	64%
2001	87%	38%	63%
2000	100%	38%	62%
1999	95%	39%	63%
1998	99%	40%	64%
1997	98%	41%	63%
1996	99%	41%	63%
1995	89%	41%	58%
1994	91%	40%	58%
1993	95%	45%	58%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Tijerina Elementary School	Texas	Houston Independent School District
2023	3%	5%	2%
2022	2%	4%	1%
2021	1%	4%	1%
2018	5%	6%	6%
2017	5%	6%	6%
2016	5%	6%	6%
2015	6%	6%	6%
2014	8%	7%	7%
2013	7%	7%	7%
2012	10%	7%	7%
2011	7%	7%	7%
2010	8%	8%	9%
2009	10%	8%	11%
2008	10%	8%	10%
2007	9%	8%	10%
2006	9%	8%	10%
2005	11%	8%	10%
2004	8%	7%	10%
2003	9%	7%	8%
2002	8%	7%	8%
2001	8%	7%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Houston Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tijerina Elementary School's ranking?

Tijerina Elementary School is ranked #2322 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.

What schools are Tijerina Elementary School often compared to?

Tijerina Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookline Elementary School, Carrillo Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).

How many students attend Tijerina Elementary School?

345 students attend Tijerina Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Tijerina Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Tijerina Elementary School?

Tijerina Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Tijerina Elementary School offer ?

Tijerina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Tijerina Elementary School part of?

Tijerina Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.

In what neighborhood is Tijerina Elementary School located?

Tijerina Elementary School is located in the Magnolia Park neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Magnolia Park.