The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Coop El
COOP EL serves pre-K through fifth grade in northeast Houston, near the intersection of Aldine Westfield Road and what amounts to suburban-residential corridors in the outer part of the city. The school enrolls a small population and sits at the beginning of the K-12 pathway, so its profile is that of an early-elementary school in a low-income, majority-Hispanic community.
The student body is almost entirely Hispanic, with a modest Black presence. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which means the entire enrollment lives at or below the federal poverty threshold. The school's setting reflects Houston's economic geography, where neighborhoods of concentrated need sit alongside commercial and light industrial development within the city limits.
On state testing, COOP EL reports results in the bottom quartile relative to districts in Harris County. Reading (ELA) proficiency is mixed: fourth graders performed somewhat better, with a meaningful share meeting or exceeding the standard, while younger students in third grade and fifth grade showed lower proficiency. Math results are weak across the board, with only a small share of students in fourth and fifth grade meeting the standard, and even fewer in fifth grade in Spanish-language assessment. Science testing, available only for fifth grade, showed very low proficiency. The school's overall proficiency index sits well below the median for county districts.
The small sample sizes on some assessments reflect the school's enrollment size and the fact that some grades are tested in Spanish and others in English, which shapes how the data breaks out. A parent may want to look into further detail with the school about the balance between Spanish and English instruction, how it serves students transitioning between languages, and what supports exist for students who are not yet meeting grade-level standards.
Houston ISD has undergone major changes. Since 2023 the district has operated under state receivership, with an appointed board and superintendent replacing elected governance. The New Education System, a standardized curriculum with prescribed lessons, timed daily quizzes, and longer school days, has expanded to dozens of campuses. Schools in this model receive more per-student funding but trade autonomy for consistency. Voters rejected the district's bond package in 2024, leaving facility needs unaddressed, and the board announced school closures in early 2026 following enrollment losses over recent years. For families considering COOP EL, these shifts mean the district is in flux and may affect which schools receive resources, what instructional approach shapes the classroom, and whether neighborhood school assignments remain stable.
The neighborhood around Aldine Westfield is typical of outer Houston: modest housing stock, commercial strips interspersed with residential areas, and limited walkability without a car. Rental values in the zip code are moderate, and home values have seen modest decline in the past year. The area is far from downtown's walkable districts and cultural anchors like Hermann Park and the Museum District, though it sits within reach of jobs in the energy, healthcare, and logistics sectors that anchor the broader economy. For families seeking a neighborhood elementary school in a stable residential zone with strong community ties, this location offers that. For those weighing school quality on test results alone, the data here is a significant soft spot.
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