The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in English language arts. The lowest is 48% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Moore El
Moore Elementary is a public school serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in south Houston, located in the Pasadena Independent School District. The school enrolls a small student body, with enrollment spread across its grade bands, and serves a substantially Hispanic student population, at about three-quarters, with secondary populations of Asian, white, and Black students. About three-quarters of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of economic need.
The school's 2024-25 state test results show mixed performance across grades and subjects. In reading, third-graders approached the middle of the proficiency range while fourth-graders performed stronger. In math, third-graders showed lower proficiency than in reading, while fourth-grade math results were not reported in sufficient volume to draw conclusions. Looking at performance across all students on a broader scale, just over half met grade-level standards in math, while a somewhat larger share met standards in reading. When the state counts both students who met and exceeded standards combined, the rates climb to around three-fifths for math and about two-thirds for reading. Among students at the highest mastery level, roughly a quarter of students in each subject reached that bar. For a parent weighing whether this school's academic trajectory aligns with their family's needs, test results suggest students are working toward proficiency but that there is room for strengthening, particularly in math. The school's positioning among Harris County elementary schools places it in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades.
No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, attendance, or staffing levels were available. Because the school serves only pre-K through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate.
The school sits in south Houston near the Bluff area. The Houston region is among the fastest-growing in the United States, with substantial ongoing residential construction and development. Housing values in the area are moderate for the broader Houston market, and rental costs are moderate as well. Property affordability relative to household income is reasonable for the region, with mortgage costs and rent-to-income ratios that do not require extreme cost burden. Families should note that Pasadena ISD, the parent district, has recently faced enrollment declines and budget constraints leading to school closures and consolidations. In May 2026 the district closed McMasters Elementary and consolidated its students into nearby schools. Property tax rates in the district reflect both voter-approved bonding for capital improvements and use of disaster-related tax capacity from a 2023 tornado, which affects what homeowners owe annually.
Houston itself is a sprawling, car-dependent city without traditional zoning, where residential, commercial, and industrial uses mix freely and neighborhoods blend into one another. The city has a defined downtown core with civic anchors including a major public library, and distributed cultural institutions such as the Museum District to the south. Transit is available through METRO, though many daily journeys require a personal vehicle. The broader region supports major employment sectors in energy, healthcare, logistics, and retail.
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