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Families looking to buy a new Houston home must budget an average of $830,000 to live in the neighborhood of one of the region's best elementary schools.

However, there are values to be had. For example, families who bought into Field Elementary in the Heights helped drive the biggest demographic change in the region in the past decade.

General Academic's analysis of the links between wealth, test scores, and home prices takes a deep dive to help parents make better home purchase or renting decisions.

Houston's Richest Public Schools, Best Home Values, and Most Gentrified Neighborhoods - General Academic The best Houston public schools are often in the most expensive neighborhoods, and the average cost to buy into those areas like central Houston's West University is now north of $1.7 million. However, there are great schools in more affordable areas too, particularly neighborhoods receiving signifi...

To better support our Memorial-area clients, we're doing a deep dive on Spring Branch schools! Today we're looking at the population that "Masters" the STAAR, or the students who are essentially "college-going." Next week we'll analyze SBISD's magnet schools and application process.

Spring Branch ISD's Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2025 - General Academic Many Houstonians have a Houston zip code but aren't part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Spring Branch (SBISD) in west Houston's Memorial area is often compared to its larger neighbor. In SBISD, Spring Branch Academic Institute stands on top as Spring Branch

These are Houston ISD's best elementary and middle schools by students scoring in the top quintile on the STAAR.

HISD saw big improvements with its results now being on par with the state average. TH Rogers continues its reign as #1 elementary and middle school.

Roberts saw a huge jump, and Oak Forest is now the district's second richest elementary school.

Houston's Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2025 - General Academic T.H. Rogers continues its reign as Houston Independent School District (HISD)'s best elementary and middle school by Texas STAAR test scores. Other top elementary schools include West University, Mandarin Immersion Magnet School (MIMS), Roberts, and River Oaks Elementary. MIMS