The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in English language arts. The lowest is 25% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Landis El
Landis Elementary serves kindergarten through fourth grade in Houston's southwest suburbs, part of Alief Independent School District. The school enrolls a small population concentrated in a low-income neighborhood where nearly all students come from families qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial Black population and very few white or Asian students. A small cohort takes instruction in Spanish-language STAAR assessments, likely indicating a dual-language or English-learner program, though enrollment data on English learners was not available.
Academically, the school's test results point to significant proficiency gaps. On grade-four math, roughly a quarter of students scored proficient or above on STAAR. Grade-four reading fared slightly better at just over a third. Grade-three Spanish-language math, with only a small number of students tested, showed proficiency below a fifth. Grade-three Spanish-language reading was similar. Across all tested grades and subjects combined, the school reports that about three in ten students met or exceeded grade-level standards, with a smaller share mastering content. Fewer than half of all students reached even the "approaches" level across subjects. By the proficiency measure used to compare schools across Harris County districts, Landis sits in the bottom quartile, significantly below the county median.
The school is part of a high-growth region. Houston is among the fastest-growing U.S. metros, though growth is increasingly concentrating in outer suburban and exurban counties rather than inner Harris County. The neighborhood's housing is modestly valued and rents remain affordable for the region, though home prices have softened slightly. Rental costs consume roughly a fifth of median household income locally, leaving families with modest economic headroom.
A parent considering Landis should expect a small neighborhood elementary with a cohesive student population drawn from a tightly defined low-income area. Academic proficiency is markedly below county benchmarks. The school likely serves a meaningful share of students learning English as an additional language, though specific counts were not disclosed. Anyone seeking strong early-grade academics or a school with demonstrated upward momentum in test results may want to explore other options within the district or county. For families in the immediate catchment area seeking a walkable neighborhood school, Landis is the default assignment.
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