D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Walnut Bend El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 10620 BRIAR FOREST, Houston, TX 77042
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 27th percentile in Texas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.64 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th 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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
610
Students
enrolled
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%27/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.64 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 15th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 91% 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 −5 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 proficiency16% (−19 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
White30%30%reading -26 pts, math -23 pts9th percentile (list)
Black22%8%reading -5 pts, math -13 pts23rd percentile (list)
Hispanic22%12%reading -10 pts, math -16 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -6 pts, math -13 pts15th 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 10620 BRIAR FOREST
City Houston
ZIP Code 77042
District 4823640
NCES School ID 482364002603
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77042

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,723
Per Capita Income $36,536
Poverty Rate 16.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.8%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $320,400
Median Rent $1,224
Owner-Occupied 25.6%
Renter-Occupied 74.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Walnut Bend El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 52.8%
Black 37.4%
White 6.4%
Two or More Races 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 610
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Walnut Bend El?
Walnut Bend El has a Repit School Score of 42 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 Walnut Bend El?
Walnut Bend El has 610 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Walnut Bend El serve?
Walnut Bend El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Walnut Bend El receive per student?
Walnut Bend El receives $14,515 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Walnut Bend El in 77042 ▼
Avg Home Value
$271,543
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,266
1-Year Change
-1.6%
% Renters
74.4%

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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