Southmayd Elementary

Southmayd Elementary sits in the heart of the East End, one of Houston's most tightly-knit Latino communities, where family roots run deep and the neighborhood has a real sense of place. The school shows particular promise in science, which stands out relative to its other scores, and families in the area tend to be deeply invested in their kids' education even as the school works to build stronger momentum in English and math. For families already rooted in the 77012 zip code, Southmayd is a neighborhood school in the truest sense — and one that could benefit from extra academic support at home, especially in literacy.