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Questions about School Research
What it is
How do I use School Research?
Enter an address to see its zoned campuses, or browse a county and filter by minimum rating and school level. The tool shows what the state publishes about each campus.
Which counties are covered?
It covers public and charter schools in Austin, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties. If your area is outside those, tell us and we can point you to the district.
What you get
What does School Research show for a campus?
The state's A-to-F rating plus measures such as college, career and military readiness, graduation rate, AP and IB results and student-teacher ratio, with the district named.
Does it cover charter schools too?
Yes. Public and charter schools are listed separately, each with its own search, so you can compare campuses side by side.
Where the data comes from
Where do the ratings come from?
From the Texas Education Agency's accountability ratings and its campus performance reports, with attendance-zone boundaries used to match campuses to addresses.
Reading the results
Is a state rating the same as how well a school fits?
No. A rating is one measure among many, not a verdict on a school or a measure of fit. Visit, ask the district and weigh the other measures.
Limits
Can the zoned school change?
Yes. Boundary adjustments, capacity transfers and magnet programs can change zoning, so confirm the current zone with the district before you make an offer.
Will a rating change over time?
Yes. The state updates ratings on its own schedule and the tool shows the cycle it is using.
Using it when buying
How can a buyer use it?
Shop by campus first and let the house follow. Set a minimum rating and level, then use home search filters for school district, zoned school and minimum grades.
Using it when selling
How can a seller use it?
To see how your zoned campuses appear to buyers using the same tool, and to prepare accurate answers.
Next steps
Which tools go with School Research?
The Home Report, the neighborhood data page and What's Nearby. They show costs, public incident data and places around a home.
Do I need an account to use it?
No. The tool opens without an account. Registration is free, and one registration also unlocks sold prices, listing history and our home value estimate elsewhere on the site.