Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcgowen 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for McGowen Elementary is located in the northeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families in this zone can expect a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcgowen Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcgowen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcgowen Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#7283 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcgowen Elementary School's ranking?
Mcgowen Elementary School is ranked #7283 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mcgowen Elementary School often compared to?
Mcgowen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmore Elementary School, Hilliard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mcgowen Elementary School?
386 students attend Mcgowen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mcgowen Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcgowen Elementary School?
Mcgowen Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcgowen Elementary School offer ?
Mcgowen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcgowen Elementary School part of?
Mcgowen Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcgowen Elementary School located?
Mcgowen Elementary School is located in the Trinity And Houston Gardens neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Trinity And Houston Gardens.
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