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Houston Elementary School

1200 North Giddings St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Houston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Houston Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
508 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Houston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9009 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Houston Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Houston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Houston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Houston Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Houston Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Houston Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
85%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Houston Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Houston Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Houston Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Houston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Houston Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Houston Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Houston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Houston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston Elementary School's ranking?
Houston Elementary School is ranked #9009 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Houston Elementary School often compared to?
Houston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goshen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Houston Elementary School?
508 students attend Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Houston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Elementary School?
Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Houston Elementary School offer ?
Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Houston Elementary School part of?
Houston Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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