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Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design

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Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design ranks 1083 rd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

1083^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design is a PK-6 elementary school in Corpus Christi, TX, serving 682 students within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) and has achieved a remarkable turnaround, now ranking in the top quarter of Texas elementary schools after years of lower performance.

This school stands out as a high-performing outlier in its neighborhood, dramatically outperforming nearby schools. For example, Allen Elementary (0.54 miles away) ranks in the 41st percentile, while Menger Elementary (0.43 miles away) ranks in the 34th percentile—both far below Wynn Seale’s 77th percentile ranking. The school consistently beats district and state averages in Reading and Math across most grade levels, such as 3rd Grade Math (63.64% vs. district 44.9% and state 44.33%) and 5th Grade Reading (69.05% vs. district 61.45% and state 58.47%). Notably, Wynn Seale achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($10,754) than many lower-performing neighbors, like Fannin Elementary ($12,060) and Menger ($14,534), suggesting efficient resource use. The school’s name, "Metropolitan School Of Design," may indicate a magnet or choice program that attracts engaged families, contributing to its strong academic culture.

While Wynn Seale excels with many student groups—ranking in the top 10-20% statewide for African American, White, and low socio-economic status students—it faces challenges in 6th Grade Math, where proficiency rates have fluctuated (37.21% in 2025-2026) and often fall below state averages. Additionally, performance for Special Education students (60th percentile) and At-Risk students (historically lower) remains an area for growth. Overall, this school offers a compelling option for parents seeking a high-performing, efficiently run elementary school in Corpus Christi, especially for those interested in a design-focused curriculum.

682

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,245

Per pupil spending ?

77.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1707 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404

(361) 878-2780

District: Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.6%

White:

9.1%

African American:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 35th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (58% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Texas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 42 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg49%

Texas avg49%

1,083^rd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 41 pts since 2016

From bottom 35% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 32Elementary Schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

487^th of 951Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.3	1083 of 4627	76.6%	★★★★☆
2025	71.5	1069 of 4651	77.0%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	1159 of 4710	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	54.5	1917 of 4647	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.6	2639 of 4581	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.3	2543 of 4578	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.2	2736 of 4479	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.1	2742 of 4359	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.1	2841 of 4329	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.3	2767 of 4286	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	49.7	2346 of 4320	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.8	2917 of 4260	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	33.4	3239 of 4221	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	57.5	1963 of 4095	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.4	1868 of 3937	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.8	1724 of 3884	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.7	1949 of 3768	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	63.7	1438 of 3724	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	75.4	689 of 3476	80.2%	★★★★☆
2005	62.9	1378 of 3475	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	60.7	1463 of 3465	57.8%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.3	135 of 2406	94.4%	★★★★★
2025	84.8	134 of 1905	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	73.8	393 of 2443	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	61.3	728 of 2515	71.1%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	37.5	2979 of 4461	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.5	2685 of 4331	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.5	2632 of 4295	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.0	3500 of 4240	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	381 of 2918	86.9%	★★★★☆
2024	88.9	248 of 3668	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	85.8	233 of 3556	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	79.5	373 of 3487	89.3%	★★★★☆
2021	67.0	729 of 3446	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	44.1	1887 of 3333	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	11.9	3154 of 3226	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.7	984 of 4575	78.5%	★★★★☆
2025	67.9	965 of 3744	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	63.9	1374 of 4658	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	51.3	2068 of 4588	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.5	2560 of 4561	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.5	2325 of 4499	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.9	2878 of 4348	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.3	2604 of 4306	39.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.1	849 of 4413	80.8%	★★★★☆
2025	73.8	638 of 3644	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	74.0	763 of 4465	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	60.6	1435 of 4401	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.9	2304 of 4376	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.2	2055 of 4329	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.6	2461 of 4188	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.2	2636 of 4168	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.8	480 of 4520	89.4%	★★★★☆
2025	80.6	349 of 3705	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	75.8	638 of 4594	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	59.2	1568 of 4521	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.3	2132 of 4477	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.6	2204 of 4451	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.1	2346 of 4309	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.6	2447 of 4264	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.1	1256 of 4582	72.6%	★★★★☆
2025	70.1	907 of 3739	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	69.5	1143 of 4647	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	57.4	1740 of 4585	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.8	2751 of 4563	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.4	2777 of 4498	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.1	2522 of 4357	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.6	3010 of 4319	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.4	1702 of 4301	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.9	1744 of 3549	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.9	2180 of 4292	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.0	3124 of 4086	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.6	3535 of 3952	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	60.1	927 of 3799	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	44.6	1757 of 3684	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.8	1721 of 3558	51.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	86.1	202 of 3006	93.3%	★★★★★
2025	74.6	522 of 2612	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	63.3	1052 of 3108	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	1346 of 3106	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.7	1515 of 3082	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.9	2268 of 3082	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.5	2189 of 3142	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.6	2109 of 3127	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)94th percentile+18 vs school

White (2026)93rd percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)89th percentile+13 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)87th percentile+10 vs school

Hispanic (2026)81st percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)78th percentile~ school

Male (2026)73rd percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2026)60th percentile-16 vs school

At Risk (2022)33rd percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading61%+7 vs state

Mathematics56%+11 vs state

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by a teacher
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Wynn Seale Metropolitan Elementary School of Design, or “Metro E,” is housed in one of Corpus Christi’s beautiful, historical buildings. Metro E has a unique Fine Arts program were all students, K-6, attend a variety of Fine Arts classes every week. Students in grades K-2 attend a rotation of four Fine Arts classes per week which include Music, Art, and Dance. Students in grades 3-6 attend two student-selected Fine Arts classes all year on an A-Day/ B-Day rotation. Their choices include Band, Musical Theater, Art, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Modern Dance, Piano, Ukulele, and Guitar. Our beautiful Bennett Auditorium “sets the stage” for many of our wonderful performances! As one of the four Fine Arts teachers at our campus, I can assure you that Metro E is the place to be! Close Quote

by a principal
Monday, April 12, 2021

Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design offers a wide variety of Fine Arts for all students in Kinder through 6th grade. The school believes in developing the whole child and teaches academics, character development, creativity, and problem solving skills. Technology is abundant at the school with access for all students. Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, April 12, 2021

Pretty awesome school just a little older building. The kids LOVE going to fine arts everyday. They also get to choose which fine arts they want, so that's fun too. There are a bunch of options like band, music, theater, dance and even more. There are a lot of parent involvement things to do and many events throughout the year that you can attend with the entire family. The kids really seem to enjoy coming here. Everyone is super nice and welcoming. The only negative thing I have to say is the building is old. It could use some updates but it's an historical building so the updates are limited. Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, April 12, 2021

Metro E is a great school that offers many Fine Arts programs such as band, choir, guitar, dance, and art to all 1st through 6th graders! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 12, 2021

My three children all went to school at Metro E. They had a wonderful experience and left knowing how to read music, play the piano, dance, and were able perform on stage in extraordinary theater productions. The children get to enjoy a variety of fine arts classes in addition to the required curriculum. Metro E has an excellent staff that truly cares about each and every student. If you are considering Metro E for your child, I encourage you to apply! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 12, 2021

My son and daughter have been going to Metro Elementary for 2 years now and they love it! This is the only elementary school in CCISD that offers a Fine Arts program introducing them to Rhythm Music, Choral Music, Art, Dance, and Piano/Keyboard. The staff there has always been welcoming and I've had no complaints from my children. I highly recommend and encourage anyone to apply to this lottery school. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 12, 2021

I love Metro E! I think it's awesome that the kiddos go to fine arts every day to let out their creative side. Especially when schools only go to fine arts once a week and some schools are trying to cancel fine arts all together. The teachers know what they are doing and try to make learning fun and engaging by doing lots of hands on learning! Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, April 12, 2021

Metro E is the best school in CCISD. There is a great variety of fine arts including visual arts, dance and music. The teachers and administration really want the best for students and have created a loving and caring, learning environment. Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, April 12, 2021

This is my first year at this school and I absolutely LOVE the staff here! We have amazing teachers and it really does make a difference in how our students learn and engage. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, June 7, 2011

At this school your kids will get to be well rounded with academics and fine arts, such as dance, band, technology, photography, art, choir, guitar, violin etc, you can't get this in a regular school anymore esp. not for K-6th grade. The younger we introduce our children to this the better. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design	Public	PK, KG-6	1707 Ayers St	Corpus Christi	78404	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-2780	682	43	15.9	77.1%	62 (9.1%)	25 (3.7%)	577 (84.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.9%)	71.3	1083^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	76.6%		71.5	1069^th of 4651 public elementary schools	77.0%	14			58.4	55.1	69.1	61.6			63.6	59.0	64.3	37.2				$9,245
Corpus Christi Montessori School	Public, Charter	1-8	822 Ayers St	Corpus Christi	78404	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Montessori School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 852-0707	139	9	15.4		29 (20.9%)	9 (6.5%)	89 (64.0%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)	18.3	4140^th of 4627 public elementary schools	10.5%		31.7	3332^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	28.4%	808			31.3	52.0	38.9	27.3	31.6	55.6	18.8	28.0	11.1	9.1	15.8	0.0	11.1	$9,965
Menger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 S Alameda St	Corpus Christi	78404	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-2640	243	19	13.0	86.4%	32 (13.2%)	5 (2.1%)	204 (84.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.7	3037^th of 4627 public elementary schools	34.4%		50.9	2084^th of 4651 public elementary schools	55.2%	953			38.2	47.2	50.0				38.2	47.2	34.0					$18,359
Allen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1414 18th St	Corpus Christi	78404	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-2140	331	24	14.0	96.1%	16 (4.8%)	9 (2.7%)	299 (90.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	40.2	2735^th of 4627 public elementary schools	40.9%		29.3	3474^th of 4651 public elementary schools	25.3%	739			44.0	38.3	68.8				32.0	37.8	53.1					$43,572
Travis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3210 Churchill Dr	Corpus Christi	78415	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-2700	430	28	15.5	99.3%	17 (4.0%)	26 (6.0%)	384 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	21.8	3950^th of 4627 public elementary schools	14.6%		18.1	4139^th of 4651 public elementary schools	11.0%	189			23.1	29.2	42.0				23.1	45.8	40.0					$9,966
Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	363 Norton St	Corpus Christi	78415	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-2520	356	25	14.5	95.2%	13 (3.7%)	11 (3.1%)	329 (92.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	50.6	2083^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	55.0%		43.1	2559^th of 4651 public elementary schools	45.0%	476			40.9	49.0	50.0				36.4	76.5	50.0					$11,681
Zavala Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3125 Ruth St	Corpus Christi	78405	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-2720	433	28	15.4	94.9%	13 (3.0%)	5 (1.2%)	414 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42.1	2584^th of 4627 public elementary schools	44.2%		31.1	3363^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	27.7%	779			46.5	38.1	53.9				39.5	50.0	43.1					$11,773
Shaw Ses	Public	PK, KG-5	2920 Soledad St	Corpus Christi	78405	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-2100	638	36	17.6	97.3%	12 (1.9%)	9 (1.4%)	613 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	28.8	3510^th of 4627 public elementary schools	24.1%		18.7	4098^th of 4651 public elementary schools	11.9%	588	60.0	33.3	34.2	34.9	53.3				33.3	39.4	36.4					$11,343
Dr M L Garza-Gonzalez Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4129 Greenwood Dr	Corpus Christi	78416	Nueces County	Dr M L Garza-Gonzalez Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 881-9988	147	9	16.6	91.8%	3 (2.0%)	12 (8.2%)	131 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	36.4	2993^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	35.3%		26.5	3639^th of 4651 public elementary schools	21.8%	646			33.3	46.7	52.9	57.1	40.0	71.4	6.7	46.7	35.3	33.3	0.0	25.0	42.9	$12,549
Fannin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2730 Gollihar Rd	Corpus Christi	78415	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-2260	339	20	16.6	92.0%	16 (4.7%)	3 (0.9%)	318 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	21.4	3974^th of 4627 public elementary schools	14.1%		41	2707^th of 4651 public elementary schools	41.8%	1267			22.2	18.6	57.9				18.5	34.9	44.7					$11,670

Frequently Asked Questions about Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design

How many students attend Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design?

In the 2024-25 school year, 682 students attended Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design.

What is the racial makeup of Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design?

Students at Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design are 85% Hispanic, 9% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design in?

Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

Is Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design a good school?

Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design ranks 1083^rd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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