The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Ray Daily El
Ray Daily Elementary sits in a mid-sized residential neighborhood on the west side of Houston, serving a student body that is roughly split between Black and Hispanic students, with substantial Asian and white enrollment as well. About two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school enrolls students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, a typical elementary span that does not include state-tested high school grades or a graduation rate.
On state assessment results, the school shows uneven performance across subjects and grades. In English language arts, Ray Daily performs at moderate levels: third graders reached about mid-range proficiency, fourth graders scored noticeably higher at above-average proficiency, and fifth graders performed at a stronger level. Math results are weaker across the board. Third graders in math reached roughly four-in-ten proficiency; fourth graders also sat near four-in-ten; fifth graders landed at about four-in-ten as well. Science proficiency at fifth grade was notably low, with roughly one-in-five students meeting the standard. The school also administers assessments in Spanish to some students, and fifth-grade Spanish-language speakers showed higher proficiency in English language arts than their English-testing peers, though the cohort is small.
Across all tested subjects and grades combined, Ray Daily's overall proficiency sits above the midpoint among Harris County districts. This positioning reflects strength in English language arts offset by weakness in math and science, leaving the school neither particularly strong nor particularly struggling by county comparison.
The school's enrollment is stable at roughly mid-sized for its grade band. As an elementary without high school grades, the school has no graduation rate. Special education enrollment data was not provided, nor was English learner enrollment specified, so families may want to ask the school directly about how these populations are supported.
Houston ISD, Ray Daily's district, is operating under state takeover through at least June 2027, meaning the elected school board has been replaced by state appointees and parents have no local board representation. The district has implemented a standardized instructional model called the New Education System (NES) at some schools with significantly higher per-pupil funding, scripted lessons, and longer school days. Ray Daily is not listed as an NES school, so it operates under standard district curriculum. The takeover has been marked by facility closures; in February 2026 the board voted to close or consolidate schools effective after the 2025-26 school year due to enrollment declines, though Ray Daily was not among those identified for closure.
The surrounding Houston neighborhood contains working and middle-class homes, with median housing values in the mid-range for the metro area and some home value decline in the recent period. The immediate area is typical of Houston's car-dependent sprawl, though the city itself is pursuing walkability improvements in select districts and has expanded transit via METRORail. Hermann Park, Buffalo Bayou Park, and the Houston Public Library system provide recreational and civic anchors, and the city is experiencing rapid growth both within the core and in outlying suburbs.
Ray Daily presents a school with adequate English language arts work and particularly weak performance in math and science. The consistent math proficiency ceiling around four-in-ten across three grade levels suggests this is a systemic pattern worth exploring further with the school, including what math support and resources are available. For families prioritizing math, science, or Chinese-language instruction, this may not be the strongest fit. For families in the neighborhood looking for an accessible, long-established elementary school in the area with near-average county standing, it is a realistic local option whose particular strengths and needs are worth discussing directly with the school leadership.
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