Houston ISD reviews

2.7

23% would recommend to a friend

(2,174 total reviews)
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F. Mike Miles

10% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Houston ISD has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,174 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Houston ISD employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
1.0
Feb 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great salary and higher than other local districts.

Cons

Non compliance with SPED laws. Teacher student ratio is non compliant. TIA funds were used for the new appraisal system. Superintendent is not an educator and his methods are practicing micro management: deceitful ways like how public sectors practice. District is trying to decrease salaries and practice hostile work environment for experienced teachers who are paid much higher than new teachers. Multiple lawsuits from experienced teachers who were forced to leave due to their discriminating them for being older and higher pay. Administrators (principals) have actually admitted to experienced teachers they should be appreciative for being paid higher than others they employ.

4.0
Feb 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supporting a teacher and get a good pay

Cons

The duty Hours before or after school

3.0
Feb 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Job security if you can effectively teach a classroom.

Cons

Lots of inconsistency and not spotting based on things metrics that work for all age groups.

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