Houston's Intown Neighborhood of Macgregor

Houston, Texas

Macgregor

Nearby Neighborhoods: Third Ward, South Union, Binz, Herman Park, Medical Center, Museum District, Midtown, Eastwood, Astrodome, University Place, Gulfgate, Montrose, Downtown, Rice Village, Fourth Ward, Wayside, Belle Court, Second Ward, Virginia Court, Pemberton, Neartown, Sunnyside, Rice Court, Monticello, Golfcrest

Pros

Proximity to University of Houston, Rice University, and Texas Southern University
Average commute to work is less than 20 minutes
Intown community within minutes of downtown Houston

Cons

Humidity, the petrochemical industry, and bad traffic contribute to extremely poor air quality

The Macgregor neighborhood, not to be confused with the city of 5,000 that's west of Houston and about halfway between Dallas and Austin, is a highly desirable intown, Houston community. Located just a few minutes south of the downtown area, residents here have unmatched access to the best attractions, shopping, and dining across the region. The Macgregor community is also situated perfectly for students, faculty and staff of colleges and universities in the area. The higher learning institutions in the immediate area undoubtedly have a strong influence on the community offering cultural, educational, and athletic events and recreation.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Mark's American Cuisine
Category: American (New)
1658 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
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Alden Hotel 1117 Prairie St
Houston, TX 77002
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Da Marco
Category: Italian
1520 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
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Feast
Category: British, Modern European
219 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
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Mockingbird Bistro
Category: French
1985 Welch St
Houston, TX 77019

Schools & Demographics in Macgregor

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Lockhart Elementary School	K - 5	public
St Peter The Apostle Middle School	5 - 8	catholic
Ruby Thompson Elementary School	K - 5	public
Turner Elementary School	K - 5	public
St James Episcopal School	K - 8	private
Career School	K - 6	private
St Mary Of Purification School	K - 5	catholic
William A Lawson Institute	5 - 8	public
Debakey High School	9 - 12	public
Virgie - Lu Children'S Center	K - 5	private

Lockhart Elementary School

3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004

Ms. Felicia Adams
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	83
2nd	77
3rd	84
4th	66
5th	66
Total students	478

Full-time Teachers	36
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	21

St Peter The Apostle Middle School

6220 La Salette St
Houston, TX 77021

Sr. Maria Babatunde
Diocese Galveston - Houston Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	64

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	11

Ruby Thompson Elementary School

3500 Tampa St
Houston, TX 77021

Mrs. Billie Jo Johnson
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	88
2nd	86
3rd	75
4th	83
5th	92
Total students	615

Full-time Teachers	43
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	30

Turner Elementary School

3200 Rosedale St
Houston, TX 77004

Ms. Verlinda Higgins
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	47
2nd	44
3rd	37
4th	45
5th	44
Total students	330

Full-time Teachers	10
Student/Teacher Ratio	33
Number of Classrooms	10

St James Episcopal School

3129 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004

Ms. Venita Ried

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	90

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	8

Career School

3371 Dixie Dr
Houston, TX 77021

Rashonda Brown

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	50

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	4

St Mary Of Purification School

3002 Rosedale Ave
Houston, TX 77004

Mrs. Mazie McCoy
Diocese Galveston - Houston Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	176

Full-time Teachers	13
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	9

William A Lawson Institute

3810 Ruth St
Houston, TX 77004

Mr. Sean Porter
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	19
7th	32
8th	33
Total students	106

Full-time Teachers	1
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	5

Debakey High School

3100 Shenandoah St
Houston, TX 77021

Ms. Linda Lazenby
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	248
10th	158
11th	160
12th	162
Total students	728

Full-time Teachers	4
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	30

Virgie - Lu Children'S Center

2805 Wichita St
Houston, TX 77004

Mrs. Virgina Rowe

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	25

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	4

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Houston area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Houston, this community has a population of 17,126

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