Horne El, Houston TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Horne El

Horne Elementary sits in the northwest Houston suburb of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a regular public school with a substantial enrollment drawn from a working-class, majority-Hispanic neighborhood. A large share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic profile of the area. The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller Black, Asian, and white populations. Demographic data on special education and English learner enrollment was not available.

Academically, Horne's state assessment results show proficiency rates that sit above the midpoint among Harris County schools on an overall proficiency index, though performance is uneven across grades and subjects. In English language arts, fourth and fifth graders performed at about the halfway point, while third-grade data was too small to report. Math proficiency is lower across all tested grades, ranging from about one-third at third and fourth grades to about that level at fifth grade. Science data was limited to a very small tested group. The school's results reflect the kind of foundational skill gaps common in high-need elementary schools: most students demonstrate at least basic progress toward grade-level standards, but fewer have reached the higher tiers of mastery. A parent may want to look into what classroom supports, intervention programs, or literacy and numeracy strategies the school uses to build core competencies.

The Cypress-Fairbanks district itself has experienced significant staffing constraints. The district cut positions for the 2024-25 school year to address a budget shortfall, including a reduction in librarians from one per campus to fewer shared across multiple schools. This affects daily access to library resources and services across the district. On curriculum matters, the district has faced reversal on textbook chapter removals after a board election in late 2025. The property tax rate for 2025 was set at its lowest level in nearly four decades, a material reduction that eases homeowner bills.

The northwest Houston area where the school sits is part of the broader Harris County housing market. Home values have declined modestly year-over-year, and rental costs are falling. The area's affordability relative to income is moderate for the region. Growth continues in outer suburbs, though Harris County's share of new single-family development is shifting to more distant counties.

Horne Elementary offers a traditional elementary curriculum aligned to state standards. The school's web presence and specific program offerings were limited in available data, so prospective families would benefit from direct conversation with the school about enrichment, special services, or specialty instruction beyond the core academics. The school draws from a stable residential neighborhood without the demographic churn of transient areas, which can support continuity and community familiarity among staff and families.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 336%

School 36% · District 5% · ▲ 31 pts above district

▼ 4 pts below state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Grade 430%

School 30% · District 5% · ▲ 25 pts above district

▼ 11 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

Grade 530%

School 30% · District 0% · ▲ 30 pts above district

▼ 11 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 448%

School 48% · District 10% · ▲ 38 pts above district

▼ 1 pts below state median · even with county median

Grade 544%

School 44% · District 63% · ▼ 19 pts below district

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▼ 8 pts below county median

This schoolCYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income41%Higher-income73%32 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income44%Higher-income63%19 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income42%Higher-income55%13 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income33%Higher-income46%13 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income26%Higher-income46%20 pp gap