Very Good
#3059 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
Mcgown EL
Elementary School · Cypress-fairbanks ISD · Cypress, TX
A Cypress-fairbanks ISD elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21211 TUCKERTON RD, Cypress, TX 77433
- Math 75% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Mcgown EL score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcgown 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$137,348
Median home value
$384,400
Median rent
$1,904/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 1,334 | Compare → |
| Warner ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 1,193 | Compare → |
| Rennell ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 1,216 | Compare → |
| Andre ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 1,112 | 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.
Cypress-fairbanks ISD
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #31 of 88
- District spending per student
- $10,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcgown EL is listed in CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcgown EL
Mcgown EL is a public elementary school in Cypress, TX, part of Cypress-fairbanks ISD, serving approximately 1,370 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,059 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcgown EL
What grades does Mcgown EL serve?
Mcgown EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mcgown EL?
Mcgown EL has an enrollment of approximately 1,370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgown EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgown EL is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcgown EL rank in TX?
Mcgown EL ranks #3,059 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mcgown EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcgown EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Mcgown EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcgown EL has 75% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Mcgown EL a charter school?
No, Mcgown EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcgown EL a Title I school?
No, Mcgown EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcgown EL?
11.9% of students at Mcgown 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
- 1,370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (281) 897-4077
- Area population (ZIP 77433)
- 112,211
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 77433; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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