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Research & Reports

Providing the public accurate data and timely analysis to ensure families, districts, and policymakers have the information needed to make decisions for their children.

Good Reason Houston’s staff of award-winning data experts conduct original research, create open-source databases, and analyze findings to identify areas of improvement or celebration. Below are some of the most recent research and reports

Good Reason Houston works to connect the dots between data, trends in education, and student outcomes to equip leaders like you to help local educators improve the quality of education available to all.

2024 Houston Area Public Education Snapshot

Explore the latest insights on Houston’s public education system. From student enrollment trends to postsecondary readiness, this snapshot highlights key data on the challenges and opportunities facing our schools. See how we’re shaping the future of education in our region—and how you can help make a difference. Click below to dive into the full report

Postsecondary Research Initiative

Phase One Research: Connecting K-12 Experiences to Workforce Success in Texas

In November 2023, Good Reason Houston launched a groundbreaking research project in partnership with the University of Houston Education Research Center (ERC). This research connects pre-K-12 educational experiences with postsecondary outcomes, such as college enrollment, credential attainment, employment, and earnings. The goal was to identify the elements of students’ pre-K-12 experiences which best predicted workforce readiness and the likelihood of earning a living wage.

Phase Two Research: Coming Soon

Houston-Woodlands-SugarLand MSA Snapshot

HARRIS COUNTY SNAPSHOT

2024 STAAR Resources

Explore our comprehensive suite of tools and materials designed to support your understanding and analysis of the 2024 STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) results.

2024 STAAR Resources

GOOD INSIGHTS: Houston Public Education Insights Report

FALL 2023

Explore the Snapshots:

Harris County Snapshot

Houston-Woodlands-SugarLand MSA Snapshot

Fall 2023

Winter 2024 (coming soon)

Spring 2024 (coming soon)

HISD SNAPSHOT

Explore data around the quality of Houston schools and how individual schools compare to the Houston region and state.

Each year, Good Reason Houston will provide a data-driven snapshot of student outcomes in the Houston Area, as well as for Houston ISD and Harris County. These snapshots show how our region is doing at preparing students along their education pathway, through five key indicators (from pre-K enrollment through postsecondary completion).

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