Needs Improvement
#7744 of 8,552 schools in TX
Dr Lynn Armstrong EL
Elementary School · Fort Bend ISD · Missouri City, TX
A Fort Bend ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3440 INDEPENDENCE BLVD, Missouri City, TX 77459
- Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Lynn Armstrong EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Lynn Armstrong EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,191/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Missouri City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,758
Median home value
$367,700
Median rent
$2,031/mo
College educated
55.9%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77459; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Williams School Dba Homeschool AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.4 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Quail Valley ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Bakers Prep SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Southminster SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fort Bend ISD
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #74 of 78
- District spending per student
- $10,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr Lynn Armstrong EL is listed in FORT BEND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Lynn Armstrong EL
Dr Lynn Armstrong EL is a public elementary school in Missouri City, TX, part of Fort Bend ISD, serving approximately 515 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,744 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Lynn Armstrong EL
What grades does Dr Lynn Armstrong EL serve?
Dr Lynn Armstrong EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dr Lynn Armstrong EL?
Dr Lynn Armstrong EL has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Lynn Armstrong EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Lynn Armstrong EL is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Lynn Armstrong EL rank in TX?
Dr Lynn Armstrong EL ranks #7,744 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dr Lynn Armstrong EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Lynn Armstrong EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Dr Lynn Armstrong EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Lynn Armstrong EL has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr Lynn Armstrong EL a charter school?
No, Dr Lynn Armstrong EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Lynn Armstrong EL a Title I school?
No, Dr Lynn Armstrong EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Lynn Armstrong EL?
89.3% of students at Dr Lynn Armstrong 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (281) 634-9410
- Area population (ZIP 77459)
- 81,251
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 77459; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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