Houston ISD reviews

2.6

23% would recommend to a friend

(2,177 total reviews)
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F. Mike Miles

10% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Houston ISD has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,177 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Houston ISD employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0
May 9, 2016

Houston ISD Review

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are plenty of opportunities for advancement.

Cons

Houston ISD has a habit to switching initiatives annually, instead of spending enough time to determine whether a current initiative is effective.

1.0
Mar 25, 2016

HISD Tutor

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

the kids are great and have loads of potential. Summer break, of course, is pretty awesome as well. the hours are outstanding as well. excellent to be around the future of our country

Cons

administrators are completely out of touch...they really have no idea about the dynamic in the classroom. place was run more like a correctional facility than a school

4.0
Feb 21, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Location - Opportunity for salary raises and bonuses - Opportunity for promotion within school, but this depends on the school - Cost of living in Houston is low, and salary is appropriate

Cons

- Very high-stakes testing driven - Lots of staff turnover in specific schools - High rate of TFA teachers - Many teachers leave for KIPP, Yes Prep, or other charters - Experience just really varies by school.

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