MACARTHUR EL vs THE VARNETT SCHOOL - EAST
MACARTHUR EL has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 4.7/10. MACARTHUR EL is significantly larger with 583 students, about 2.1× the size of THE VARNETT SCHOOL - EAST (272). In math proficiency, MACARTHUR EL leads at 57.0%.
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.
MACARTHUR EL
Galena Park, TX
8.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
583 students
THE VARNETT SCHOOL - EAST
Houston, TX
4.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6thCharter
272 students
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| Metric | MACARTHUR EL | THE VARNETT SCHOOL - EAST |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.8 | 4.2 |
| Growth Score | 8.9 | 3.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.9% | 99.6% |
| Environment Score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| State Rank | #287 of 8,584 | #7,343 of 8,584 |
| State Percentile | 97th | 15th |
Test Scores
| Subject | MACARTHUR EL | THE VARNETT SCHOOL - EAST |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | MACARTHUR EL | THE VARNETT SCHOOL - EAST |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 6th |
| Enrollment | 583 | 272 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.9% | 99.6% |
| District | GALENA PARK ISD | THE VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL |
| City | Galena Park | Houston |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Galena Park (77547) | Houston (77035) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,854 | $57,691 |
| Median Home Value | $109,100 | $259,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,099 | $1,124 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 8.5% | 31.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% | 21.9% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 27 min |