Very Good
#3239 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 38% in state
Lawrence E Elkins H S
High School · Fort Bend ISD · Missouri City, TX
A Fort Bend ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
7007 KNIGHTS CT, Missouri City, TX 77459
- Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lawrence E Elkins H S score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lawrence E Elkins H S 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wide SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–10 | 3.0 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Hightower H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 2,494 | Compare → |
| The Williams School Dba Homeschool AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Stafford H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,094 | 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
- #33 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
Lawrence E Elkins H S is listed in FORT BEND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence E Elkins H S
Lawrence E Elkins H S is a public high school in Missouri City, TX, part of Fort Bend ISD, serving approximately 2,718 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,239 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence E Elkins H S
What grades does Lawrence E Elkins H S serve?
Lawrence E Elkins H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawrence E Elkins H S?
Lawrence E Elkins H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence E Elkins H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence E Elkins H S is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence E Elkins H S rank in TX?
Lawrence E Elkins H S ranks #3,239 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Lawrence E Elkins H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence E Elkins H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Lawrence E Elkins H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence E Elkins H S has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lawrence E Elkins H S a charter school?
No, Lawrence E Elkins H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence E Elkins H S a Title I school?
No, Lawrence E Elkins H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence E Elkins H S?
30.0% of students at Lawrence E Elkins H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (281) 634-2600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- 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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