D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Dunn El

📚 01 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2003 W W THORNE DR, Houston, TX 77073
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Texas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.48 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 4th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
801
Students
enrolled
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%4/100Students gain 0.48 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 4th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 83% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −31 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−16 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency23% (−12 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%12%reading -10 pts, math -9 pts18th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%27%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -6 pts, math -3 pts28th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2003 W W THORNE DR
City Houston
ZIP Code 77073
District 4807710
NCES School ID 480771006204
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77073

Understanding the community around Dunn El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,784
Per Capita Income $27,937
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%
High School or Higher 81.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $185,400
Median Rent $1,266
Owner-Occupied 62.9%
Renter-Occupied 37.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dunn El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 71.2%
Black 23.9%
White 2.0%
Two or More Races 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 801
Teachers (FTE) 45.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dunn El?
Dunn El has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dunn El?
Dunn El has 801 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does Dunn El serve?
Dunn El serves grades 01 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dunn El receive per student?
Dunn El receives $12,943 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dunn El in 77073 ▼
Avg Home Value
$231,421
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,884
1-Year Change
-0.5%
% Renters
37.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026