MCGOWEN EL vs SHADYDALE EL
MCGOWEN EL has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 7.4/10. SHADYDALE EL is significantly larger with 604 students, about 1.7× the size of MCGOWEN EL (352). In math proficiency, SHADYDALE EL leads at 45.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
MCGOWEN EL
Houston, TX
8.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
352 students
SHADYDALE EL
Houston, TX
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
604 students
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| Metric | MCGOWEN EL | SHADYDALE EL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.3 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Growth Score | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.4% | 98.7% |
| Environment Score | 7.9 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #769 of 8,584 | #2,295 of 8,584 |
| State Percentile | 91th | 73th |
Test Scores
| Subject | MCGOWEN EL | SHADYDALE EL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 45.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 35.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Houston (77028) | Houston (77016) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,244 | $46,411 |
| Median Home Value | $108,200 | $111,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,115 | $1,163 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 7.7% | 10.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.4% | 21.7% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 30 min |