The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in English language arts. The lowest is 42% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Robinson El
Robinson Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Katy as part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, a large district in Harris County. The school enrolls a diverse population with substantial economic need; a large majority of families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Enrollment spans roughly equal cohorts across grades, with the largest single group being Hispanic students, followed by Black students, Asian students, and smaller shares of other backgrounds.
On state assessments in 2024-25, Robinson's results show mixed performance across grade levels and subjects. In English language arts, fifth graders performed notably better than younger grades, with substantially more than half meeting proficiency. Third and fourth grade reading results were not reported, likely due to assessment administration or reporting thresholds. In mathematics, Robinson's proficiency rates dropped as students advanced through grades, from low forties in third grade to around mid-forties in fourth grade to upper thirties in fifth grade, suggesting that gaps widen as content grows more complex. Fifth grade science proficiency was in the low forties. Looking at all tested subjects together, Robinson reached the levels the state calls "approaches" or higher for the clear majority of students, but only about one-quarter of students reached the highest level the state defines as "master." This pattern holds across both English language arts and mathematics: many students demonstrate foundational skill, but fewer demonstrate command.
Robinson's school-year data does not include graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, or discipline referrals, as none of these metrics apply to elementary schools. Special education and English learner enrollment counts were not reported.
Among elementary schools in Harris County, Robinson's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint, placing it in the upper range of comparable schools in the county. This positioning reflects strong performance on some measures and more typical elementary performance on others, rather than a consistently top-tier or consistently low-performing profile.
The school sits in Katy's 77449 zip code, where housing values are moderate relative to national benchmarks. Rental affordability remains accessible, though homeownership carries costs that reflect the area's market. Harris County's housing market has seen modest shifts, with slight inventory and price adjustments over recent months.
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Robinson's parent district, has experienced staffing reductions due to budget pressure. The district reduced librarian positions substantially for 2024-25, shifting from one librarian per campus to shared district librarians serving multiple schools. This change directly affects student and teacher access to library services. The district also implemented significant curriculum and library material policy changes over 2024-25; after a November 2025 board election changed trustee membership, the board voted in early 2026 to restore textbook chapters that had been removed, including coverage of climate change, vaccinations, and cultural diversity. These shifts reflect ongoing curricular direction changes that families may want to monitor. On tax relief, the district adopted a property tax rate reduction for 2025, lowering homeowner bills.
Robinson Elementary suits families seeking a public elementary school in a diverse, economically mixed community where about half of students currently meet proficiency benchmarks in core subjects, particularly in reading. A parent may want to look into the school's supplemental supports, tutoring, or intervention pathways, especially in mathematics, to understand how the school addresses performance gaps at upper elementary grades.
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