The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 33% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Stuchbery El
Stuchbery Elementary serves grades pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in a neighborhood on Houston's southeast side, within Pasadena ISD. The school enrolls a diverse student body in which a substantial majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a lower-income residential area. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial Black enrollment and smaller Asian and white populations.
The academic picture shows mixed proficiency. On the most recent Texas assessments, fewer than half of fourth graders met proficiency in either math or English language arts, and just over one-quarter of third graders reached proficiency in math. ELA results were somewhat stronger: roughly two-fifths of third graders and slightly less than half of fourth graders showed proficiency. Across all grades and subjects combined, about four in ten students met or exceeded proficiency standards, with another large share approaching proficiency. Math shows somewhat lower attainment overall than ELA. A parent may want to look into what supports the school is providing and what the forward trajectory has been, since only one school year of data is available here.
The school sits within a county comparison set of Harris County districts. Stuchbery's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among its county neighbors, a positioning that reflects modest academic strength in context. Graduation rate and chronic absenteeism data were not available; the latter is typical for elementary schools where attendance data by school is not separately reported.
Pasadena ISD itself is navigating enrollment declines and budget pressures. In May 2026 the board voted to close McMasters Elementary and consolidate its students to Parks Elementary, and to restructure Tegeler Community School into two programs within other high schools. These actions signal ongoing facility and enrollment shifts across the district that could affect attendance boundaries and school assignments over time. The district also implemented a bond package approved by voters in 2022 to replace aging elementary campuses and upgrade security and technology, though the district has recently used full disaster-relief tax authority stemming from a January 2023 tornado, allowing it to raise the property tax rate above the voter-approval level without an election. These fiscal and capital moves are relevant context for families considering the area or this school.
Houston itself is among the fastest-growing major U.S. metros, with housing construction accelerating outward to suburban and exurban counties. The median home value in the Stuchbery zip code is moderate by metro standards, and median rents are in the lower to middle range for the region. The area is car-dependent, typical of Houston, though the city has pockets of walkability and is working to improve pedestrian infrastructure. Major employers span energy, healthcare, aerospace, and logistics, anchoring an economically diverse region.
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