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#3712 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 43% in state
Marcella EL
Elementary School · Aldine ISD · Houston, TX
An Aldine ISD elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.
16250 COTILLION DR, Houston, TX 77060
- Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marcella EL score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marcella 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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
$37,843
Median home value
$144,900
Median rent
$1,024/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
23%
Poverty rate
35.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77060; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 1–5 | 0.7 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Thompson ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Bussey ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 1–5 | 1.2 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 171 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Aldine ISD
- Schools in district
- 80
- Rank in district
- #14 of 77
- District spending per student
- $13,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marcella EL is listed in ALDINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marcella EL
Marcella EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Aldine ISD, serving approximately 605 students in grades 1st-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,712 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marcella EL
What grades does Marcella EL serve?
Marcella EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Marcella EL?
Marcella EL has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcella EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcella EL is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marcella EL rank in TX?
Marcella EL ranks #3,712 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Marcella EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Marcella EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Marcella EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marcella EL has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Marcella EL a charter school?
No, Marcella EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marcella EL a Title I school?
No, Marcella EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marcella EL?
97.7% of students at Marcella 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (281) 878-0860
- Area population (ZIP 77060)
- 44,920
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
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 77060; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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