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Matzke Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 1,063 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD), which is ranked 381 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Matzke Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (52.59%) and African American (23.8%) students compared to the district and state averages. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades was 53%, 34%, and 52%, respectively, compared to the district averages of 55%, 48%, and 61%. Additionally, Matzke Elementary has a high percentage of students (77.33% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.
When comparing Matzke Elementary to other nearby schools within the same district, some interesting patterns emerge. Adam Elementary and Millsap Elementary have higher academic performance and higher statewide rankings than Matzke Elementary, despite serving similar student populations. Conversely, Hancock Elementary and Danish Elementary have lower academic performance and lower statewide rankings than Matzke Elementary, with a higher percentage of students from low-income families. Additionally, Hamilton Elementary, a higher-performing school in the district, has a significantly lower percentage of students from low-income families (25.09%) compared to Matzke Elementary (77.33%).
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