Overview

Durham Elementary School is a magnet school in Houston, TX, offering a Gifted & Talented program and International Baccalaureate. It is one of 190 elementary schools in Houston Independent School District.

School Rating

Durham Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Texas with the same grade levels.
5/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

4803 Brinkman Street
Houston, TX 77018
School leader: MS AMY R POERSCHKE
(713) 613-2527
(713) 613-2515
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