The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in English language arts. The lowest is 53% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Condit El
Condit Elementary is a campus within Houston Independent School District serving early grades from pre-K through fifth grade in Bellaire, a small, wealthy residential city wholly surrounded by Houston. The school sits in a prosperous neighborhood where median home values are substantially higher than state benchmarks, and the surrounding community is family-oriented with high household incomes and substantial owner-occupied housing stock mixing 1950s ranch homes with newer large rebuilds. The city maintains a dense park system, a library, and public transit access, though families remain car-dependent for most errands.
Condit's enrollment is stable at under one thousand students, with a notably diverse student body: substantial shares identify as white, Hispanic, and Asian, with representation across multiple racial and ethnic groups. Roughly a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating meaningful economic diversity within a wealthy zip code. The school operates under Houston ISD, which is currently under state takeover governance through at least 2027; parents have no elected school board and the district is governed by state-appointed leadership. This context shapes school operations and may affect school choice.
Testing results show a mixed academic picture. In English language arts, students performed strong across grades four and five, with proficiency rates substantially above the state midpoint. Grade three ELA performance was more moderate. Math performance was uneven: grade four showed strong results, but grades three and five proficiency fell noticeably below state benchmarks, suggesting math instruction or student readiness varies by grade level. Science proficiency in grade five was below the midpoint. Overall proficiency across all tested subjects positioned Condit in the top quartile among Harris County district schools, a notable strength. However, parents may want to look into the grade-three results in both subjects to understand whether primary transitions are an area the school is addressing.
A meaningful note: some of Condit's third-grade testing was administered in Spanish while grade four and five assessments were in English, reflecting the school's language composition and a dual-language or transitional bilingual population. This is a core part of how Condit operates, not a weakness, but families should understand the school's language instruction model clearly.
The district-wide New Education System (NES) model introduced during the takeover—featuring standardized curriculum, longer school days, daily timed assessments, and scripted lessons—has expanded across Houston ISD campuses. Whether Condit operates under NES or retains more traditional instructional practices would be worth confirming directly with the school, as it shapes the daily classroom environment families would encounter. The district has also converted libraries at reformed schools into multipurpose spaces, so understanding what library and media resources Condit offers is relevant.
District-level context has shifted substantially: in November 2024 Houston ISD voters rejected a major bond package, leaving aging facility needs unaddressed, and in February 2026 the board voted to close or consolidate twelve schools, with enrollment declining over recent years. These changes suggest families should clarify whether Condit is affected by any consolidation or reassignment plans and what capital improvement timeline, if any, is in place.
Bellaire itself is built out and redeveloping rather than expanding; housing is tight and expensive, and the neighborhood appeals to established families seeking quiet residential character near job centers. The city is only somewhat walkable and car-dependent, though parks and civic anchors provide gathering spaces. This is a stable, affluent community where school assignment is part of a longer-term neighborhood choice.
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