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Edgar Glover JR EL

Elementary School · FORT BEND ISD

1510 COLUMBIA BLUE DR, Missouri City, TX 77489

Enrollment

348

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Texas schools

#3,596 of 8,552

In Missouri City

#12 of 24

public schools

In district

#42 of 78

FORT BEND ISD

Academic growth

8.1 / 10

Excellent

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6.8/10

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About Edgar Glover JR EL

Edgar Glover JR EL is a public elementary school in Missouri City, TX, part of FORT BEND ISD. Edgar Glover JR EL serves approximately 348 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Edgar Glover JR EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,596 of 8,552 schools in TX.

Structured state assessment records for Edgar Glover JR EL show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • District avg 6.7
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Edgar Glover JR EL sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.84 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,520
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Edgar Glover JR EL — Students at Edgar Glover JR EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

86.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 44.4% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
School
State
43.6% (2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency 46.3% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
School
State
54.3% (2024 STAAR)

Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2015
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
52.2%
ELA
48.6%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
36%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.1/10.

How Edgar Glover JR EL Compares

See how Edgar Glover JR EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.8/10
58th percentile in TX
Academic
4.3/10
Below Average
Growth
8.1/10
Excellent
Environment
7.3/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
87%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.4%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1510 COLUMBIA BLUE DR, Missouri City, TX 77489

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Edgar Glover JR EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HUNTERS GLEN EL (rated 7.1/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is PALMER EL (rated 6.8/10, 2.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, HUNTERS GLEN EARLY LITERACY CENTER (rated 6.2/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Missouri City, see our Missouri City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
EL DAEP Missouri City 0.0 mi
STAFFORD H S Stafford 0.9 mi 7.4
STAFFORD STEM MAGNET ACADEMY Stafford 1.0 mi 6.3
STAFFORD EL Stafford 1.1 mi 3.4
STAFFORD MIDDLE Stafford 1.1 mi 5.0
STAFFORD ECC Stafford 1.2 mi 5.5
LANTERN LANE EL Missouri City 1.4 mi 4.5
HUNTERS GLEN EL Missouri City 1.4 mi 7.1
HUNTERS GLEN EARLY LITERACY CENTER Missouri City 1.4 mi 6.2
THURGOOD MARSHALL H S Missouri City 1.6 mi 4.4
E A JONES EL Missouri City 1.7 mi 4.9
MISSOURI CITY MIDDLE Missouri City 1.8 mi 3.0
QUAIL VALLEY EL Missouri City 1.6 mi 5.3
EXCEL ADVENTIST ACADEMY Missouri City 1.8 mi 5.5
DR LYNN ARMSTRONG EL Missouri City 1.8 mi 3.8
QUAIL VALLEY MIDDLE Missouri City 2.1 mi 7.5
PALMER EL Missouri City 2.3 mi 6.8
THE WILLIAMS SCHOOL DBA HOMESCHOOL ACADEMY Missouri City 2.1 mi
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF MISSOURI CITY TEXAS Missouri City 2.3 mi
LAKE OLYMPIA MIDDLE Missouri City 2.5 mi 3.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 77489 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,097

Median Home Value

$209,900

Median Rent

$1,797/mo

Population

39,054

College Educated

22.3%

Homeownership

77.6%

Avg Commute

30.2 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

36.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Edgar Glover JR EL

What grades does Edgar Glover JR EL serve?

Edgar Glover JR EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Edgar Glover JR EL?

Edgar Glover JR EL has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar Glover JR EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Edgar Glover JR EL is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edgar Glover JR EL rank in TX?

Edgar Glover JR EL ranks #3,596 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Edgar Glover JR EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Edgar Glover JR EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Edgar Glover JR EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgar Glover JR EL has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Edgar Glover JR EL a charter school?

No, Edgar Glover JR EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edgar Glover JR EL a Title I school?

No, Edgar Glover JR EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgar Glover JR EL?

86.5% of students at Edgar Glover JR 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Free/Reduced Lunch
86.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fort Bend County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%

District

FORT BEND ISD
District Enrollment
80,206
Schools in District
83
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,520
District Rank
#42 of 78

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