Serving 1,035 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Matzke Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,035 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matzke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Matzke Elementary School's student population of 1,035 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,035 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Rankings
Matzke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matzke Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5939 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
55%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matzke Elementary School's ranking?
Matzke Elementary School is ranked #5939 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Matzke Elementary School often compared to?
Matzke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hancock Elementary School, Moore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Matzke Elementary School?
1,035 students attend Matzke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Matzke Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matzke Elementary School?
Matzke Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matzke Elementary School offer ?
Matzke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Matzke Elementary School part of?
Matzke Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
School Reviews
2 2/17/2011
Matzke is focused on rating and not on students overall wellbeing. Very disappointed in the direction the school has gone. Music and Art have students running laps becuase school shortened large group, so kids miss out a whole day of either of those, and recess was reduced to less than 15 minutes in a 7 hr day. Teachers care but can only do so much given the direction that the school administration is pushing the school.
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