Valley West Elementary School

Valley West Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
10707 S Gessner Rd,  Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
4.2
599 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Brian Vannest
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
738:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Hispanic
58.7%
Black
34.2%
White
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 9 Reviews
1.0 other
2/14/2024
The safety is the worst in this school. Teacher and principles don’t care about their students. Kids get bullied all the time.
5.0 parent
8/10/2017
Excelente, los profesores son muy complacientes, mi experiencia con la escuela es muy muy genial. Me encanta.
5.0 parent
4/11/2014
this is a great school, I have 2 kids here. love the improvement on my kids now they are all A's...ms Rudolph and the front office staff are great...wonderful after sch program...love valley west, am glad I brought my kids here...
5.0 parent
11/8/2012
Excellent School, I have 2 boys attending this Magnet school. Pricipal: Ms. Little. Co ordinator Ms.Washington is the best. She resigned (2012). We want her back to run STARS program. Ms. Little, please bring her back our kids need her help. Thanks.

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Valley West Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Houston, TX and is served by the Houston Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 599 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Valley West Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $254,763. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sharpstown International School, Sharpstown High School, Long Academy, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley West Elementary School.

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