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Mandarin Immersion Magnet School

5445 W Alabama, Houston, TX 77056 · (713)295-5276

Type
Elementary
Grades
-1–8
Enrollment
739
FTE teachers
43
Student/teacher
17.2:1
District
Houston ISD

About this school

Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is a elementary school located in Houston, TX, serving grades -1–8 and approximately 739 students. Operated by Houston ISD, the campus sits about 2.3 miles from Bellaire News's newsroom and is part of Bellaire News's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17.2:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for TX public schools.

Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is a traditional zoned public school within Houston ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. Bellaire News publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Houston considering elementary placement, Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is one of the campuses Bellaire News regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Mandarin Immersion Magnet School? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Mandarin Immersion Magnet School". For more education coverage, see bellairenews.org/schools or browse Bellaire News's latest reporting at bellairenews.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mandarin Immersion Magnet School located?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is located at 5445 W Alabama in Houston, TX 77056.
What grades does Mandarin Immersion Magnet School serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 8 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
Approximately 739 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is part of Houston ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4823640).
Is Mandarin Immersion Magnet School a charter or magnet school?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is a traditional zoned public school within Houston ISD.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by Bellaire News from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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