Overview

Blackshear Elementary School is a magnet school in Houston, TX, offering a Gifted & Talented program and 1 sports. It is one of 190 elementary schools in Houston Independent School District.

School Rating

Blackshear Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Texas with the same grade levels.
4/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

2900 Holman Street
Houston, TX 77004
School leader: Jesseye Brown
(713) 942-1481
(713) 942-1486
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