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School school · Grades PK–8 · Houston ISD

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Mandarin Immersion Magnet School

TEA rating A · score 96 of 100 (2025) · 822 students

Address: 5445 W Alabama, Houston, TX 77056

Phone: (713) 295-5276

Website: houstonisd.org (opens in a new tab)

Data as of: TEA ratings 2025 · school directory September 14, 2026 · homes for sale live from our MLS feed

We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Houston ISD (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

881 homes for sale within 3 miles

Scope: homes within 3 miles of Mandarin Immersion Magnet School. We don't hold a published attendance boundary for this campus, so a home this close is not guaranteed to be zoned here.

Active listings from our MLS feed. Listing information is provided in part by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

The school

Mandarin Immersion Magnet School at a glance

Schools & TEA

A

TEA rating 2025

Score 96 of 100

822

Students

Texas Education Agency, 2024-25

17.7:1

Students per teacher

PK–8

Grades served

STAAR: share of students at each level

Approaches grade level
96%
Meets grade level
87%
Masters grade level
64%

Teachers average 10.9 years of experience. Average teacher salary $66,240.

  • Four-year graduation rate: Unknown. No graduating class at this campus
TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025A96
2024A95
2023A95
2022A97
2021NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2020NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2019A97
2018NRMet Standard97

Final ratings only (preliminary ratings are not shown). Source: Texas Education Agency.

Principal: Cindy Tiet (TEA AskTED directory).

Local market

The housing market within 3 miles

Scope: homes within 3 miles of Mandarin Immersion Magnet School. Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$661,000Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$271Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
881Homes for saleright now
6.5Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Buyer's market

881 homes are for sale within 3 miles; at the last six months' sales pace that is 6.5 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $661,000.

Each figure is compared with the same period last year. Where last year's data isn't in our feed yet, you'll see "—".

$900,000

Median sale

homes sold, last 30 days

+35% YoY

a year ago: $665,000

97

Homes sold

last 30 days

-17% YoY

a year ago: 117

86

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

+12% YoY

a year ago: 77

$291

Price / sqft

homes sold, last 30 days

+9% YoY

a year ago: $267

265

New listings

last 30 days

-15% YoY

a year ago: 311

126

Went pending

last 30 days

+5% YoY

a year ago: 120

These tiles cover the last 30 days. The median sale price at the top covers the last 6 months, and the days-on-market figure in the read above is for homes for sale right now, so the numbers differ.

What's nearby

Around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School

What's Nearby

Scope: 779 places mapped within 3 miles of the campus.

What's nearby

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Amenity categories to show on the map

Amenities mapped near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School: 345 restaurants, 66 banks, 55 parks & trails, 54 places of worship, 46 schools, 43 grocery stores, 43 coffee shops, 41 gas stations, 27 pharmacies, 17 post offices, 15 gyms & fitness, 5 police stations, 5 hospitals, 5 emergency rooms, 5 libraries, 3 veterinary, 2 dog parks, 2 daycares.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes within 3 miles of Mandarin Immersion Magnet School. Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

5%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

X

FEMA flood zone at the campus

Outside the high-risk area

0.3 mi

Nearest fire station

Houston Fire Department Station 28 (straight line)

54

Days a year at 95°F or hotter

2016–2025 average

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; FEMA NFIP claims; Texas fire station locations. Flood risk is address-specific.

Crime & safety

Reported crime, by the agency that patrols the area

Crime & Safety

Scope: The agency that patrols the campus address. Figures cover that agency's whole service area, not this neighborhood.

Houston Police Department

Violent
7.2
Serious property
32.9
Total
40.1

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-07 to 2026-06 (12 months). Across 61 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 13.7.

Block-level: incident counts aggregated to this address’s HPD police beat. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 87 census tracts touching this area. FCC data is reported by census tract, not by address.

95%

Tracts with fiber service

8,000 Mbps

Fastest advertised download

13

Home internet providers

Providers at the campus census tract
ProviderTechnologyMax download
AT&TFiber to the Premises5,000 Mbps
Hotwire CommunicationsFiber to the Premises5,000 Mbps
XfinityCoaxial Cable2,000 Mbps
VerizonLicensed Fixed Wireless1,000 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of AmericaUnlicensed Fixed Wireless300 Mbps
StarlinkNGSO Satellite280 Mbps
AT&TCopper100 Mbps
T-MobileLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection.

Drive times

Typical drive to Houston's job centers and airports

Scope: Averaged across 221 homes for sale within 3 miles; traffic-aware, from our own routing engine.

17min

Downtown Houston

7min

The Galleria

34min

Bush / IAH Airport

19min

Texas Medical Center

33min

Hobby Airport

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Nearby schools and places

Good to know

Mandarin Immersion Magnet School: common questions

What is Mandarin Immersion Magnet School's TEA rating?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School received a A (96 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2025 A–F accountability ratings, after a A in 2024.
What homes for sale are zoned to Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
We don't hold a published attendance boundary for Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, so this page shows the 881 homes for sale within 3 miles of the campus. A home that close is not guaranteed to be zoned here. We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Houston ISD for the most current information.
What grades does Mandarin Immersion Magnet School serve?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School serves grades PK–8 and enrolls about 822 students (Texas Education Agency).
How do I contact Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
The campus is at 5445 W Alabama, Houston, TX 77056. Call (713) 295-5276. Website: www.houstonisd.org.

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School data: Texas Education Agency (ratings, TAPR, AskTED). Market, flood, amenity, internet and crime data: Allen Markel · Texas Premier Realty research from public sources and our MLS feed.

Questions about Mandarin Immersion Magnet School

Homes for sale

  • Which cities are the homes near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show for Mandarin Immersion Magnet School are in Houston (829), Bellaire (33), West University Place (9), Piney Point Village (2), Hockley (2), Hunters Creek Village (1). Being near a school is not the same as being zoned to it, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes are for sale near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School and what do they cost?

    There are 881 homes within 3 miles of Mandarin Immersion Magnet School for sale right now, with a median list price of $310,000 and a median of $204 per square foot. The median listing age is 70 days, and 41 have had a price cut. We show homes within a set distance because a published attendance-zone boundary is not available for this campus, so a home in this count is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Counts change daily. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School are new or under contract?

    Right now the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School has 881 homes for sale, 18 listed recently and 152 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School listed in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School by list price: 352 under $250K, 199 $250K to $500K, 162 $500K to $1M, 164 $1M+. The mix shows where the choices are, and a price band with few homes can move quickly or sit depending on condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Which subdivisions near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School right now are Flr 14 .0029 Int Common Land & Ele 3525 Sage Condo 4th (14), Courtyards 03 Fountains (12), Post Oak Lane Condo (11), New Castle At Town Plaza (10), Briarmeadow (9), Marble Arch Condo (8), Rivington T/H Condo (8), Westhaven Estates (8). Counts change daily, and a subdivision name does not tell you which school a home is zoned to, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

About the school

  • How many students attend Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    Mandarin Immersion Magnet School enrolled 822 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to TEA data. It serves grades PK to 8. TEA reports about 17.7 students per teacher. Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is part of Houston ISD. Enrollment changes each year, so ask the school for the current count. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What grades does Mandarin Immersion Magnet School serve?

    Mandarin Immersion Magnet School serves grades PK to 8 and is listed by TEA as a school campus in Houston ISD. Grade spans and campus types are set by the district and can change, so confirm them with the school before you plan around them. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • How experienced are the teachers at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    TEA reports that teachers at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School have an average of 10.9 years of experience and an average salary of $66,240, in the 2024-25 report. Averages hide a lot of variety among individual teachers, so use them as context, not a verdict. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Ratings

  • What is Mandarin Immersion Magnet School's TEA accountability rating?

    Mandarin Immersion Magnet School received a A (96 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 A, 2023 A, 2022 A. A rating summarizes a school's results under TEA's method for that year; it is one input among many, so visit and ask questions. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What are the STAAR results at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    On the STAAR tests at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, 96% of tests reached the Approaches Grade Level standard or above, 87% reached Meets and 64% reached Masters, in TEA's 2024-25 report. STAAR is one measure taken on one set of days, so read it alongside the school's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Confirming a zone

  • How do I confirm a home is zoned to Mandarin Immersion Magnet School before I make an offer?

    Attendance zones follow the address, not the neighborhood name, and they can change. To confirm which school a specific home is zoned to, look it up with our School Research tool on the Resources menu and ask Houston ISD to confirm the assignment in writing before you make an offer. Homes near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School are not all zoned to it, so verify each address.

How fast homes sell

  • How many homes near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School have had a price cut?

    About 40% of the 877 homes for sale in the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 25% to 49%. A price cut can mean the first price was too high, the home needs work, or the seller needs a faster sale; it is a reason to ask, not a verdict. Source: our listing data.

  • How long do homes take to sell near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    For homes that sold in the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, the monthly average time on the market ran from 81 to 142 days over the 12 months to August 2026, counting days cumulatively when a home was relisted. The 877 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 134 days. About 40% of them have had a price cut. Pace depends heavily on price band and condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    By months of supply, the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is a buyer's market right now: 6.5 months of supply, with 881 homes for sale against 822 sales in the last six months. Months of supply is the number of months it would take to sell the homes now listed at the recent pace of sales. The label describes the area as a whole; a particular price band or street can behave differently. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

Getting around

  • How long is the drive from Mandarin Immersion Magnet School to downtown Houston and other job centers?

    The typical drive from the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School to Downtown Houston is about 17 minutes, based on measured drive times from 221 homes. Other destinations: The Galleria 7 minutes, Bush / IAH Airport 34 minutes, Texas Medical Center 19 minutes, Hobby Airport 33 minutes. Actual time depends on the route and the hour, so test the drive at the time you would make it.

Flood zones

  • Are homes near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School in a flood zone?

    About 5% of the homes for sale in the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, based on the flood zone recorded for each listing. A flood zone is a map designation, not a history of flooding, and the zone for a specific address is what matters. Check the address on our Flood Zone Lookup and get an insurance quote before the end of the option period. Source: our listing data.

Home prices and sales

  • What is the median sale price of homes near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    Homes that sold in the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School over the last six months had a median sale price of $661,000. A median is the middle sale: half sold for more and half for less. The monthly median over the 12 months to August 2026 ran from $500,000 to $752,500. Your own price band, home age and size matter more than any area median. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What do homes cost per square foot near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    The median price per square foot for homes that sold in the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is $271. In August it was $256, against $265 in the same month a year before. Price per square foot compares homes of different sizes, but age, lot, condition and finish can move it a lot. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes have sold near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School in the past year?

    About 1,525 homes sold in the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School over the 12 months to August 2026, and 822 of them in the last six months. In the 12 months before that, 1,624 sold, so sales were 6% lower in the latest year. Monthly sales swing with the season and the price band, so one month tells you little. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • Are home prices going up or down near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    We compare each of the last 12 months with the same month a year earlier. Near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, the median sale price was higher in 4 of those months and lower in 8. Closed sales over the 12 months were 6% fewer than the 12 months before. Month-to-month medians are noisy, and this describes the past, not a forecast. Source: our listing data.

What is nearby

  • What shops, parks and services are near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    Within the area we map around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, our What's Nearby data lists 43 grocery stores, 345 restaurants, 43 coffee shops, 55 parks, 27 pharmacies, 66 banks, 41 gas stations. Counts depend on how the places are tagged in public map data, so treat them as a guide and check what you need near a specific address.

Internet service

  • What internet service is available near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    Around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, 13 internet providers are listed in the federal broadband data for the census tracts in the area, with a fastest advertised download speed of 8,000 megabits per second. Fiber service is listed in 95% of those tracts. Availability is decided address by address, so check a specific home with the provider before you rely on a speed. Source: FCC broadband data.

What homes are like

  • Are there new construction homes for sale near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    Of the 881 homes for sale in the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, 53 are new construction and 828 are pre-owned. New construction is flagged on the listing, and a home still being built may not be finished for months. Source: our listing data.

  • What size and age are the homes for sale near Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?

    Among homes for sale in the search area we show around Mandarin Immersion Magnet School: in the under $250k band the typical home is about 1,014 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms, built about 50 years ago; in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 1,666 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 45 years ago; in the $500k to $1m band the typical home is about 2,455 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, built about 33 years ago; in the $1m+ band the typical home is about 4,531 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, built about 19 years ago. These are medians for the homes listed now, so individual homes vary. Source: our listing data.

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