Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Meyerpark 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meyerpark Elementary School's student population of 296 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
296 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Young Minds
School Rankings
Meyerpark 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 Meyerpark Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#5982 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)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
82%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-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 Meyerpark Elementary School's ranking?
Meyerpark Elementary School is ranked #5982 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Meyerpark Elementary School often compared to?
Meyerpark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Meyerpark Elementary School?
296 students attend Meyerpark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Meyerpark Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meyerpark Elementary School?
Meyerpark Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meyerpark Elementary School offer ?
Meyerpark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Meyerpark Elementary School part of?
Meyerpark Elementary School is part of Meyerpark Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Meyerpark Elementary School located?
Meyerpark Elementary School is located in the Central Southwest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Central Southwest.
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