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Houston ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2026
T.H. Rogers continues its reign as Houston Independent School District (HISD)'s best elementary and middle school by Texas STAAR test scores. Other top elementary schools include West University, Mandarin Immersion Magnet School (MIMS), River Oaks Elementary, and Roberts. MIMS is the [...]
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Houston’s Most Popular, Elite Private Schools of 2026
What are the most popular, elite private schools in Houston? It seems like a simple question, but unlike the voluminous data available about Houston's magnet schools, Houston private schools generally [...]
Fortifying Math Foundations with Rebecca Lu
Rebecca Lu’s tutoring sessions help students become more fluent and confident in mathematics. Dozens of elementary and middle schoolers have improved their math grades and test results with Rebecca’s patient, [...]
Announcing our New Student Insight Lesson Analysis Tool
Every parent knows that a homework score rarely tells the whole story. A perfect grade might hide the frustration it took to get there, and a low score might overlook [...]
Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2026-2027
Houston's Graduating Seniors Outperform The 2026-2027 National Merit Scholarship Competition was another good showing for Houston-area high school seniors. Of the more than 16,000 “Semifinalists,” 498 Houston-area students scored [...]
Academics and Elementary Learning
Announcing our New Student Insight Lesson Analysis Tool
Every parent knows that a homework score rarely tells the [...]
What Executive Function Skills Do Students Struggle With Most?
Over General Academic's 23+ years of supporting Houston students, we [...]
Announcing our Children’s Reading Series the “Pembroke Pups”
At General Academic we are investing heavily in a bespoke [...]
Parent Strategies for Empowering the High-Achieving Student
Securing a coveted spot at a premier Houston private school [...]
Houston’s Major School Holidays and Test Dates 2026-2027
Whether you are planning out your timetable for extracurricular [...]
Test Prep
ISEE Course Survey Results: Students Understand the Stakes
For Houston students applying to highly competitive private schools—such as [...]
State of Test-Optional College Admissions in Texas for 2026-2027
For Fall 2027, Rice University is test-optional, but recommends sending [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2026-2027
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most [...]
Houston Schools
Houston ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2026
T.H. Rogers continues its reign as Houston Independent School District [...]
Houston’s Most Popular, Elite Private Schools of 2026
What are the most popular, elite private schools in Houston? [...]
Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2026-2027
Houston's Graduating Seniors Outperform The 2026-2027 National Merit Scholarship [...]
College Counseling
Is Automatic Admission Good Enough? A Closer Look at UT Austin and Texas A&M
Applications for Fall 2027 entry open August 1, and UT [...]
State of Test-Optional College Admissions in Texas for 2026-2027
For Fall 2027, Rice University is test-optional, but recommends sending [...]
What is Texas Free College Application Week and Why Does It Matter?
The second ever Texas Free College Application Week is October [...]