The South Union Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Houston, Texas

South Union

Nearby Neighborhoods: Macgregor, Gulfgate, Third Ward, Sunnyside, Astrodome, Herman Park, Binz, Medical Center, Golfcrest, Eastwood, Wayside, Museum District, University Place, Midtown, Rice Village, Pecan Park, Belle Court, South Main, Second Ward, Virginia Court, Pemberton, Downtown, Montrose, South Acres, East End

Pros

Close to the University of Houston, Texas Southern University, and Rice University
Culturally and ethnically diverse community
Affordable real estate rates

Cons

A lot of foot and auto traffic during the school year
Some potential freeway noise

South Union is an affordable neighborhood about 5 miles south of downtown Houston. Conveniently situated minutes from the campuses of Rice University, the University of Houston, and Texas Southern University, South Union is a great option for faculty or students of any of these great schools. Situated just north of the 610 Loop and west of I-45, South Union is also a great choice for commuters hunting for a decent neighborhood in a reasonable price range.

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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 South Union

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Pro - Vision Charter School	5 - 8	public
Zoe Learning Academy	K - 6	state department of education
Foster Elementary School	K - 5	public
Macarthur Elementary School	K - 5	public
Cullen Middle School	5 - 8	public
Hartsfield Elementary School	K - 5	public
Beatrice Mayes Institute Cs	K - 8	state department of education
St Peter The Apostle Middle School	5 - 8	catholic
Bastian Elementary School	K - 5	public
Kandy Stripe Academy	K - 5	public

Pro - Vision Charter School

4422 Balkin St
Houston, TX 77021

Mr. Cornelius Wright
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
5th	13
6th	33
7th	31
8th	19
Total students	96

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

Zoe Learning Academy

6701 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX 77021

Ms. Martina Edebor

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	63
2nd	49
3rd	50
4th	41
5th	34
6th	35
Total students	351

Full-time Teachers	4
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	16

Foster Elementary School

3919 Ward St
Houston, TX 77021

Ms. Marthea Raney
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	86
2nd	68
3rd	69
4th	79
5th	70
Total students	548

Full-time Teachers	27
Student/Teacher Ratio	20
Number of Classrooms	38

Macarthur Elementary School

5909 England St
Houston, TX 77021

Ms. Leola Lawrence
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
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	60
2nd	56
3rd	68
4th	67
5th	55
Total students	403

Full-time Teachers	12
Student/Teacher Ratio	34
Number of Classrooms	32

Cullen Middle School

6900 Scott St
Houston, TX 77021

Ms. Lynette Hookfin
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
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	285
7th	222
8th	251
Total students	758

Full-time Teachers	33
Student/Teacher Ratio	23
Number of Classrooms	32

Hartsfield Elementary School

5001 Perry St
Houston, TX 77021

Ms. Joyce Williams
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	59
2nd	56
3rd	53
4th	48
5th	38
Total students	358

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	22
Number of Classrooms	26

Beatrice Mayes Institute Cs

5807 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77021

Mr. Thomas Mayes

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
1st	38
2nd	36
3rd	32
4th	43
5th	40
6th	44
7th	39
8th	37
Total students	347

Full-time Teachers	4
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	28

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

Bastian Elementary School

7350 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77033

Mr. Bruce Goffney
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
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	81
2nd	71
3rd	77
4th	75
5th	72
Total students	491

Full-time Teachers	8
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	35

Kandy Stripe Academy

5310 Southlea St
Houston, TX 77033

Mrs. Cassandra Anderson
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	48
2nd	32
3rd	41
4th	42
5th	40
Total students	257

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

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 21,556

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