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High school · Grades 9–12 · Lamar CISD

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Foster High School

TEA rating A · score 95 of 100 (2025) · 2,747 students

Address: 4400 Fm 723, Richmond, TX 77406

Phone: (832) 223-3800

Website: fosterhs.lcisd.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 Lamar CISD (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

303 homes for sale in the Foster High School zone

Scope: homes inside the Foster High attendance zone, as published for Lamar CISD.

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

The school

Foster High School at a glance

Schools & TEA

A

TEA rating 2025

Score 95 of 100

2,747

Students

Texas Education Agency, 2024-25

21.8:1

Students per teacher

9–12

Grades served

STAAR: share of students at each level

Approaches grade level
92%
Meets grade level
78%
Masters grade level
37%

Teachers average 13.6 years of experience. Average teacher salary $70,387. Four-year graduation rate 96%.

TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025A95
2024A92
2023B86
2022A95
2021NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2020NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2019A92
2018NRMet Standard91

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

Principal: Mr Chris Wood (TEA AskTED directory).

Local market

The housing market in the Foster High School zone

Scope: homes inside the Foster High attendance zone. Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$370,995Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$160Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
260Homes for saleright now
4.2Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Seller's market

260 homes are for sale in the Foster High School zone; at the last six months' sales pace that is 4.2 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $370,995.

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

$362,500

Median sale

homes sold, last 30 days

-3% YoY

a year ago: $375,000

58

Homes sold

last 30 days

+5% YoY

a year ago: 55

73

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

+9% YoY

a year ago: 67

$156

Price / sqft

homes sold, last 30 days

-10% YoY

a year ago: $173

103

New listings

last 30 days

+26% YoY

a year ago: 82

41

Went pending

last 30 days

-40% YoY

a year ago: 68

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 Foster High School

What's Nearby

Scope: 39 places mapped inside the attendance zone.

What's nearby

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Amenity categories to show on the map

Amenities mapped near Foster High School: 15 places of worship, 8 schools, 5 restaurants, 5 parks & trails, 2 coffee shops, 1 banks, 1 grocery stores, 1 gas stations, 1 daycares.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes inside the Foster High attendance zone. Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

22%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

AE

FEMA flood zone at the campus

Inside the high-risk area

4.0 mi

Nearest fire station

Pecan Grove #3 (straight line)

72

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.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

Violent
1.2
Serious property
6.9
Total
8.1

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-08 to 2026-07 (12 months). Across 59 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 13.4.

Jurisdiction-level only: the agency that patrols this address does not publish incident-level open data, so figures cover its whole service area. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 12 census tracts touching this area. FCC data is reported by census tract, not by address.

100%

Tracts with fiber service

8,000 Mbps

Fastest advertised download

17

Home internet providers

Providers at the campus census tract
ProviderTechnologyMax download
AT&TFiber to the Premises5,000 Mbps
XfinityCoaxial Cable2,000 Mbps
Astound BroadbandCoaxial Cable1,500 Mbps
Astound BroadbandFiber to the Premises1,500 Mbps
VerizonLicensed Fixed Wireless300 Mbps
StarlinkNGSO Satellite280 Mbps
AT&TCopper100 Mbps
SkynetUnlicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection.

Drive times

Typical drive to Houston's job centers and airports

Scope: Averaged across 56 homes for sale in the Foster High School zone; traffic-aware, from our own routing engine.

43min

Downtown Houston

34min

The Galleria

58min

Bush / IAH Airport

43min

Texas Medical Center

52min

Hobby Airport

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Good to know

Foster High School: common questions

What is Foster High School's TEA rating?
Foster High School received a A (95 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 Foster High School?
260 homes for sale sit inside the Foster High attendance zone published for Lamar CISD, 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 Lamar CISD for the most current information.
What grades does Foster High School serve?
Foster High School serves grades 9–12 and enrolls about 2,747 students (Texas Education Agency).
How do I contact Foster High School?
The campus is at 4400 Fm 723, Richmond, TX 77406. Call (832) 223-3800. Website: fosterhs.lcisd.org/.

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Questions about Foster High School

Homes for sale

  • Which cities are the homes near Foster High School in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show for Foster High School are in Richmond (230), Rosenberg (30). 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 Foster High School and what do they cost?

    There are 260 homes inside the Foster High attendance zone for sale right now, with a median list price of $456,658 and a median of $173 per square foot. The median listing age is 50 days, and 32 have had a price cut. Counts change daily. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes near Foster High School are new or under contract?

    Right now the Foster High School attendance zone has 260 homes for sale, 6 listed recently and 62 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near Foster High School listed in?

    Homes for sale in the Foster High School attendance zone by list price: 4 under $250K, 149 $250K to $500K, 74 $500K to $1M, 33 $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 Foster High School have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the Foster High School attendance zone right now are Long Meadow Farms (34), Evergrove (23), Kingdom Heights (21), Candela South (21), Mccrary Meadows (17), The Grove (14), Creekside Ranch (9), Rivers Edge (5). 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 Foster High School?

    Foster High School enrolled 2,747 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to TEA data. It serves grades 9 to 12. TEA reports about 21.8 students per teacher. Foster High School is part of Lamar CISD. 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 Foster High School serve?

    Foster High School serves grades 9 to 12 and is listed by TEA as a high campus in Lamar CISD. 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.

  • Which schools are near Foster High School?

    Campuses near Foster High School: Briscoe Jh (Middle, 0.2 miles), Bentley Elementary (Elementary, 3.4 miles), T L Pink Elementary (Elementary, 3.5 miles), Tomas High School (High, 3.6 miles), Juan Seguin Early Childhood Center (Primary, 3.7 miles). Distance is measured in a straight line, not by drive time, and attendance is set by address. Source: TEA campus locations.

  • How experienced are the teachers at Foster High School?

    TEA reports that teachers at Foster High School have an average of 13.6 years of experience and an average salary of $70,387, 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 Foster High School's TEA accountability rating?

    Foster High School received a A (95 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 A, 2023 B, 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 Foster High School?

    On the STAAR tests at Foster High School, 92% of tests reached the Approaches Grade Level standard or above, 78% reached Meets and 37% 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.

  • What is the graduation rate at Foster High School?

    TEA reports a graduation rate of 96.4% for Foster High School in its 2024-25 report. Graduation rates describe one class and are reported by TEA on a lag, so use them as context alongside the campus's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published.

Confirming a zone

  • How do I confirm a home is zoned to Foster High 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 Lamar CISD to confirm the assignment in writing before you make an offer. Homes near Foster High School are not all zoned to it, so verify each address.

How fast homes sell

  • How many homes near Foster High School have had a price cut?

    About 49% of the 260 homes for sale in the Foster High School attendance zone have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 47% to 80%. 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 Foster High School?

    For homes that sold in the Foster High School attendance zone, the monthly average time on the market ran from 60 to 115 days over the 12 months to August 2026, counting days cumulatively when a home was relisted. The 260 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 79 days. About 49% 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 Foster High School?

    By months of supply, the Foster High School attendance zone is a seller's market right now: 4.2 months of supply, with 260 homes for sale against 364 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. Source: our listing data.

Getting around

  • How long is the drive from Foster High School to downtown Houston and other job centers?

    The typical drive from the Foster High School attendance zone to Downtown Houston is about 43 minutes, based on measured drive times from 56 homes. Other destinations: The Galleria 34 minutes, Bush / IAH Airport 58 minutes, Texas Medical Center 43 minutes, Hobby Airport 52 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 Foster High School in a flood zone?

    About 22% of the homes for sale in the Foster High School attendance zone 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 Foster High School?

    Homes that sold in the Foster High School attendance zone over the last six months had a median sale price of $370,995. 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 $345,000 to $415,000. Your own price band, home age and size matter more than any area median. Source: our listing data.

  • What do homes cost per square foot near Foster High School?

    The median price per square foot for homes that sold in the Foster High School attendance zone is $160. In August it was $158, against $168 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 Foster High School in the past year?

    About 688 homes sold in the Foster High School attendance zone over the 12 months to August 2026, and 364 of them in the last six months. In the 12 months before that, 751 sold, so sales were 8% lower in the latest year. Monthly sales swing with the season and the price band, so one month tells you little. Source: our listing data.

  • Are home prices going up or down near Foster High School?

    We compare each of the last 12 months with the same month a year earlier. Near Foster High School, the median sale price was higher in 9 of those months and lower in 3. Closed sales over the 12 months were 8% 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 Foster High School?

    Within the area we map around Foster High School, our What's Nearby data lists 1 grocery stores, 5 restaurants, 2 coffee shops, 5 parks, 1 banks, 1 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 Foster High School?

    Around Foster High School, 17 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 all 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 Foster High School?

    Of the 260 homes for sale in the Foster High School attendance zone, 76 are new construction and 184 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 Foster High School?

    Among homes for sale in the Foster High School attendance zone: in the under $250k band the typical home is about 1,530 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 43 years ago; in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 2,378 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 6 years ago; in the $500k to $1m band the typical home is about 3,563 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, built about 10 years ago; in the $1m+ band the typical home is about 4,953 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 5 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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