West University Place, Texas

Houston, Texas

West University Place

Nearby Neighborhoods: Rice Court, Monticello, Cunningham Terrace, Virginia Court, Colonial Terrace, Pemberton, Sunset Terrace, Belle Court, College Court Place, Rice Village, Sylvania Courts, Mulberry Manor, Upper Kirby, Pin Oak Estates, Terrelview Place, Oakdale/Tenbrook Pl, Braeswood Place, University Place, Southdale, Oleander, Twin Oaks/Loveland Terrace, Post Oak Court, Post Oak Terrace, Medical Center, Bellaire

Pros

Close to Rice University and other educational opportunities.
Beautiful park system for exercise and recreation.
Close proximity to great restaurants and shopping.

Cons

Housing costs average over half a million dollars.
Not easy to get around on foot. A car is necessary.

West University Place is considered a wealthy community located just southwest of Houston's downtown area. The majority of its residents commute to Houston for job opportunities since the city is less than 10 miles away. Besides a short commute, residents also enjoy several well-kept parks, playgrounds, swimming facilities, and walking trails within the neighborhood. Public schools are provided by the Houston Independent School District, and higher education opportunities are available through the Houston Community College System.

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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 West University Place

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
West University Elementary School	K - 5	public
St Vincent De Paul School	K - 8	catholic
St Mark'S Episcopal School	K - 8	private
Pershing Middle School	5 - 8	public
Southhampton Montessori School	K - 3	private
Roberts Elementary School	K - 5	public
Twain Elementary School	K - 5	public
Rice School/La Escuela Rice	K - 8	public
Avondale House School	10 - 12	private
Gordon Elementary School	K - 5	public

West University Elementary School

3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Mr. John Threet
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	167
2nd	175
3rd	162
4th	146
5th	152
Total students	997

Full-time Teachers	107
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	43

St Vincent De Paul School

6802 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77025

Ms. Carolyn Sears
Diocese Galveston - Houston Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	500

Full-time Teachers	31
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	28

St Mark'S Episcopal School

3816 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77025

Dr. David Pitre

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented

Students Per Grade:
Total students	395

Full-time Teachers	23
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	26

Pershing Middle School

7000 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025

Ms. Robin Lowe
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	564
7th	582
8th	586
Total students	1732

Full-time Teachers	113
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	100

Southhampton Montessori School

5012 Morningside Dr
Houston, TX 77005

Ms. Jennifer Obregon

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
Total students	301

Full-time Teachers	12
Student/Teacher Ratio	25
Number of Classrooms	20

Roberts Elementary School

6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030

Ms. Linda Smith
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	140
2nd	93
3rd	106
4th	111
5th	91
Total students	641

Full-time Teachers	72
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	30

Twain Elementary School

7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025

Ms. Joyce Dauber
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	148
2nd	124
3rd	122
4th	111
5th	105
Total students	775

Full-time Teachers	52
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	40

Rice School/La Escuela Rice

7550 Seuss Dr
Houston, TX 77025

Ms. Linda Lazenby
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
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	52
2nd	52
3rd	52
4th	52
5th	52
6th	52
7th	52
8th	52
Total students	467

Full-time Teachers	110
Student/Teacher Ratio	4
Number of Classrooms	60

Avondale House School

3611 Cummins St
Houston, TX 77027

Ms. Michele Strealy

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	50

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

Gordon Elementary School

6300 Avenue B
Bellaire, TX 77401

Ms. Trealia Epps
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
1st	83
2nd	63
3rd	56
4th	55
5th	55
Total students	408

Full-time Teachers	25
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	28

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 15,687

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