The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in English language arts. The lowest is 40% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Teague El
Teague Elementary is a school of roughly mid-size for its grade band, serving prekindergarten through fourth grade in Pasadena, a large industrial and residential suburb south of Houston. The school sits in a neighborhood defined by long-established single-family housing, commercial corridors, and easy car access to the Houston Ship Channel industrial complex that anchors the city's economy. Most students live within walking distance of school facilities and retail; the area itself is car-dependent by design, with everyday shopping and dining along arterial roads rather than a concentrated walkable district.
The student body reflects Pasadena's demographic composition: a strong majority are Hispanic, and a substantial share qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating concentrated economic need. The school also serves a meaningful population of Asian students and a smaller population of white students; Black enrollment is modest. Data on English learners and students receiving special-education services were not available, which is a notable gap for understanding the full scope of student support needs.
In math, Teague's performance is below the midpoint for its county. Fourth-grade students taking the English-language assessment showed proficiency at less than half. Third-grade math data are missing because those students were tested in Spanish, and the state results for that cohort were not reported, likely due to the small tested count in that language group. Reading performance is similarly uneven. Third graders achieved proficiency in the mid-40s range on the English assessment, while fourth-grade Spanish-language test results were too thin to report. Across all grade levels and subjects at the school, when proficiency levels are aggregated, the school shows a modest share of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards, with the largest group in the "approaches standard" range. At the top end, very few students are mastering content. Relative to districts across Harris County, Teague's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint, though a parent may want to look into further detail about what gains or support the school is pursuing.
The Pasadena Independent School District, which runs Teague, is navigating significant structural change. In May 2026 the board voted to close McMasters Elementary and consolidate those students into other schools, and to restructure Tegeler Community School into programs housed within two high schools. This reflects a multi-year response to declining enrollment and budget pressure that families should be aware of, since it can affect which schools exist in a given year and where attendance zones lead. Separately, voters approved a major bond in 2022 that includes replacement of four older elementary campuses, though that work is ongoing. The district is also drawing on state disaster funds related to a tornado that struck the area in early 2023, allowing it to exceed the voter-approved property tax rate without an election through fiscal 2025. These tax and enrollment trends are worth understanding if you are weighing whether to move into this area or keep a child enrolled.
Teague sits in a mature community where most growth happened decades ago and new development is modest. The median home construction date is several decades in the past, and housing stock is dominated by detached single-family homes. Home values in the zip code sit modestly below state and national benchmarks, and rental costs are similarly accessible. The area offers parks and library service, and San Jacinto College, a regionally significant community college, operates campuses nearby, creating a pathway for families thinking about postsecondary options.
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