Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcgowen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Mcgowen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcgowen Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mcgowen Elementary School?
352 students attend Mcgowen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mcgowen Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgowen Elementary School?
Mcgowen Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcgowen Elementary School offer ?
Mcgowen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcgowen Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Mcgowen Elementary School located?
Mcgowen Elementary School is located in the Trinity And Houston Gardens neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Trinity And Houston Gardens.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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