Brookwood Forest Elementary

Brookwood Forest Elementary sits in Porter, a fast-growing community on the northeastern edge of the Houston metro where new subdivisions are popping up alongside stretches of East Texas pines. Families moving into the area for more affordable housing and a quieter pace will find a school that's still finding its footing academically, with scores that leave room to grow across English, math, and science. For parents who want to be closely involved in their child's education and are willing to supplement at home or through tutoring, this could be a starting point in a neighborhood that's clearly on the rise.