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#3886 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 45% in state
Barrett EL
Elementary School · Crosby ISD · Crosby, TX
A Crosby ISD elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 2009, Crosby, TX 77532
- Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barrett EL score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 36% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barrett EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated856/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,740
Median home value
$243,700
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Crosby ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 1–5 | 1.9 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| Crosby Kindergarten CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–K | 2.3 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Crosby ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barrett EL is listed in CROSBY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barrett EL
Barrett EL is a public elementary school in Crosby, TX, part of Crosby ISD, serving approximately 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,886 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barrett EL
What grades does Barrett EL serve?
Barrett EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Barrett EL?
Barrett EL has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrett EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrett EL is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barrett EL rank in TX?
Barrett EL ranks #3,886 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Barrett EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Barrett EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barrett EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barrett EL has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Barrett EL a charter school?
No, Barrett EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barrett EL a Title I school?
No, Barrett EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barrett EL?
59.1% of students at Barrett EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (281) 328-9320
- Area population (ZIP 77532)
- 31,778
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77532; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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