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River Oaks Baptist School

2300 Willowick Rd, Houston, TX, 77027-0770 -

School Notes Overview:

River Oaks Baptist School prepares its students to meet life's challenges and lead tomorrow's world through a superior educational program under girded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles. We believe that strong foundations are built upon balanced growth of the interdependent aspects of human nature -- intellectual, physical, spiritual, moral and social; principles of responsibility, diligence, and cooperation, as well as respect for diversity and the dignity of the individual; and skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving, and effective communication. We believe that our students will reach their fullest growth in a school environment which encourages students, faculty, and staff to see themselves as uniquely created by God with special qualities and gifts for development; balances high expectations with developmentally appropriate nurturing; and works cooperatively with parents in concert with the school's mission for the benefit of the student....

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School Overview:

	River Oaks Baptist School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Baptist
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1955
County	Harris County, TX
Student Body
Total Students	860 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color	10%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 140 students
	Kind - 80 students
	Grade 1 - 80 students
	Grade 2 - 80 students
	Grade 3 - 80 students
	Grade 4 - 80 students
	Grade 5 - 80 students
	Grade 6 - 80 students
	Grade 7 - 80 students
	Grade 8 - 80 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	92 teachers
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Dec. 15
Head of School	Dr. Nancy Hightower
Admissions Director	Kristin Poe
Admissions Associate	Barbara Glass
Sport
Total Sports Offered	8
	Sports
	Basketball	Field Hockey
	Football	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Softball
	Track and Field	Volley Ball

School Notes:

River Oaks Baptist School prepares its students to meet life's challenges and lead tomorrow's world through a superior educational program under girded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles. We believe that strong foundations are built upon balanced growth of the interdependent aspects of human nature -- intellectual, physical, spiritual, moral and social; principles of responsibility, diligence, and cooperation, as well as respect for diversity and the dignity of the individual; and skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving, and effective communication. We believe that our students will reach their fullest growth in a school environment which encourages students, faculty, and staff to see themselves as uniquely created by God with special qualities and gifts for development; balances high expectations with developmentally appropriate nurturing; and works cooperatively with parents in concert with the school's mission for the benefit of the student.
Profile last updated: 08/04/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (77027)	School Zip (77027)	(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate)	14,217 people	20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	73%	23%
Population Average Age	36 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	1.7 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$60,032	$46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	39 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	36% / 64%	59% / 41%