Houston ISD reviews

2.7

28% would recommend to a friend

(2,188 total reviews)
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F. Mike Miles

9% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Houston ISD has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,188 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
Apr 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-worked in other districts before that didn't have taxpayer money so didn't have school supplies for teachers -at least most HISD schools have copy paper, pencils, supplies for student/teacher use -I seriously can't think of anymore positives.

Cons

-you must join a union and have a union rep to help explain things to you and get anything done -took 6 weeks off for my pregnancy leave and took away my medical benefits completely. -principal constantly tells me I suck as a teacher, I suck at classroom management, I suck I suck I suck. -zero admin support if a child acts up in your classroom it's all YOUR fault and your made to look like the idiot. -Students are no longer accountable for their own actions. -my school is closing this semester none of us will have a job come next school year. Why are they still coming in and observing me anyways? -constantly in my classroom and observing and giving me low scores -don't care about you or your health or what youre going through.

2.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Scheduled breaks and extra pay of $50 an hour for tutorials and $25 an hour for after school activities when you work at elementary schools.

Cons

You don't recieve adequate planning time and administrators don't assist with behavior issues.

3.0
Mar 15, 2026

Pays well. High Stress

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

HISD pays top of the industry for teachers. They also limit the administrative tasks.

Cons

Highly micromanaged. Admin is constantly in the classroom and providing feedback.

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