South Houston Intermediate

South Houston Intermediate sits in a working-class community just southeast of the city, where families tend to put a high value on stability and staying close to home. The school faces some academic headwinds — scoring in the lower quartile across English, math, and science — so families prioritizing strong test performance may want to weigh their options carefully. That said, for families rooted in the South Houston area, it's worth visiting in person to get a feel for the school culture and extracurriculars, which don't always show up in the numbers.