Housman Elementary School

We have had our son at First Baptist Academy since the 1st grade. He has grown to love school and his teachers. He has made wonderful friendships as well. This is a very loving and encouraging environment. The homework is grade level appropriate. The ciriculum is on point and the teachers are very open and available to the students if they have questions or need extra help. The school really works to make sure the students are well rounded both academically and spiritually. We would highly recommend this school.

As a brother of someone who goes to this school, all I hear are good things about this place. He comes home very excited about what he learned, and the fun activities he does. I wouldn't usually take the time to write a review, but I had to write this out because according to my brother, this place is worth checking out!

No, no and no. Accepts all, doesn’t deal with behaviors, middle school gives grades and admin overlooks it to make parents happy. Mean kids are allowed to be mean, kids being accepted with all kinds of issues and teachers don’t challenge those that can excel. Lower school teachers give double recess so they don’t have to teach. Many teachers are there just to collect a paycheck. They pass on kids to the next grade without telling parents there are academic or social issues. It’s a total mess, steer clear.

St. Mark Lutheran School in Houston has been a tremendous experience for our family. The school provides strong student engagement, a solid academic foundation, and a well-developed athletics program. What stands out most is the emphasis on spiritual growth and character, which is woven into the daily experience. The school continues to make thoughtful improvements in extracurricular offerings, and the sense of community is exceptional. Family involvement is encouraged and genuinely valued, creating an environment that feels both supportive and connected. We’re grateful to be part of such a well-rounded and faith-centered school community.

100% recommendGreat school, great staff, & great method of teaching for our children! I would recommend this school to anyone who wants the best for their children and teenagers.

I was at Awty since middle school, and I can pretty confidently say it was a good experience. I can confidently say that I bonded with at least four teachers throughout my time, both in classes where I performed well and in classes where I was not doing so great. Awty Connects was genuinely one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life, and I think it's an exceptional opportunity for students to have this sort of experience. I also made some of my best friends here, and they are all unique people I have yet to find at my university.However, Awty definitely has its flaws. Firstly, tuition is pretty expensive, and I'm not so sure that it was actually worth it. There isn't anything at Awty that makes me think "wow, this was totally worth 37k" besides MAYBE the IB program, but it really depends on which classes you take for you to get a good teaching experience. I honestly could not tell you why there are certain teachers teaching their classes. The disparity between the great teachers and the rest is significant enough for me to start to dislike classes I loved before, which is honestly just sad. A few teachers just seem uninterested and treat students with disdain for almost no reason. However, that being said, this sentiment doesn't reflect the broader teacher population at Awty, with most of them being good, and a few that are exceptional. College counselors were also super underwhelming, with conversations feeling superficial and unhelpful. Random colleges are tacked onto your "recommended schools" on Cialfo without any real consideration of what you want. Awty is also extremely cliquey, which is to be expected of a school with ~120 kids per grade, but I can't help but think about it in a negative light. As one student previously commented, there are lots of substances floating around the Awty sphere, and I personally know a lot of people who felt that if they didn't engage in these activities, they would be looked at as an outcast.Overall, I recommend Awty because it helped me find subjects I love and flourish, but it definitely has its downsides.