McGowen Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 6820 Homestead Rd
       Houston, TX  77028-5045


(713) 636-6979

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4309th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,460 Help


Students who attend McGowen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Key Middle
High:    Kashmere High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.6%
Hispanic:
35.1%
White:
1.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare McGowen Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details McGowen Elementary ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 142nd among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.28. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.6%), Hispanic (35.1%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McGowen Elementary is 17.9. 133 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare McGowen Elementary employs 21.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at McGowen Elementary is $10,460, which is the 75th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McGowen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McGowen Elementary 4309th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See McGowen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:


Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 666th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for McGowen Elementary?

Rank History for McGowen Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at McGowen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.17 3195th 3465 7.8%
2005 21.01 3141st 3475 9.6%
2006 20.81 3138th 3476 9.7%
2007 29.18 3096th 3724 16.9%
2008 18.76 3454th 3768 8.3%
2009 42.71 2613th 3884 32.7%
2010 50.51 2316th 3937 41.2%
2011 59.34 1859th 4095 54.6%
2012 11.72 4064th 4206 3.4%
2013 2.96 4191st 4221 0.7%
2014 2.97 4238th 4260 0.5%
2015 9.87 4130th 4320 4.4%
2016 4.77 4195th 4286 2.1%
2017 6.27 4286th 4329 1.0%
2018 13.84 4112th 4359 5.7%
2019 18.58 3992nd 4479 10.9%
2021 11.54 4415th 4578 3.6%
2022 16.29 4142nd 4581 9.6%
2023 14.28 4309th 4647 7.3%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at McGowen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.02 2805th 3226 13.1%
2019 26.15 2856th 3333 14.3%
2021 21.05 3151st 3446 8.6%
2022 30.25 2756th 3487 21.0%
2023 21.12 3202nd 3556 10.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at McGowen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.88 3294th 3558 7.4%
2019 73.27 476th 3684 87.1%
2021 33.07 2553rd 3799 32.8%
2023 49.65 1664th 4086 59.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McGowen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.36 3908th 4264 8.3%
2019 27.53 3606th 4309 16.3%
2021 16.69 4209th 4451 5.4%
2022 22.96 3899th 4477 12.9%
2023 20.41 4078th 4521 9.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at McGowen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.18 3664th 4306 14.9%
2019 17.06 4006th 4348 7.9%
2021 16.25 4137th 4499 8.0%
2022 20.54 3981st 4561 12.7%
2023 16.70 4192nd 4588 8.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McGowen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.14 3182nd 3184 0.1%
2023 1.40 2963rd 2980 0.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at McGowen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.65 3811th 4240 10.1%
2019 31.98 3258th 4295 24.1%
2021 29.82 3376th 4331 22.1%
2022 24.71 3813th 4461 14.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at McGowen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.22 4269th 4319 1.2%
2019 25.82 3547th 4357 18.6%
2021 11.34 4385th 4498 2.5%
2022 16.77 4142nd 4563 9.2%
2023 14.84 4245th 4585 7.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at McGowen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.39 1692nd 2483 31.9%
2019 40.60 1540th 2515 38.8%
2021 26.90 1989th 2444 18.6%
2022 32.40 1789th 2421 26.1%
2023 29.38 1873rd 2443 23.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at McGowen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.37 3983rd 4168 4.4%
2019 23.24 3668th 4188 12.4%
2021 13.35 4212th 4329 2.7%
2022 22.57 3834th 4376 12.4%
2023 17.87 4040th 4401 8.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

McGowen Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Texas Education Agency

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for McGowen Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about McGowen Elementary, submit a rating!



No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for McGowen Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2 482 1 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 496
1989 1 580 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1990 4 572 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1991 6 562 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1992 7 490 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1993 0 463 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 0 444 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1995 2 426 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 2 426 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1997 3 358 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1998 1 264 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 271
1999 1 273 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 1 367 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 2 418 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2002 1 425 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2003 1 425 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2004 0 420 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 0 402 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 0 429 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2007 2 367 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 0 338 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2009 1 314 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 0 311 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2011 3 315 0 44 0 0 0 0 362
2012 1 391 0 46 0 0 1 0 439
2013 1 370 0 61 0 0 0 0 432
2014 2 357 0 76 1 0 1 0 437
2015 1 340 0 104 1 0 0 0 446
2016 5 333 0 108 1 1 0 0 448
2017 3 318 0 111 0 1 0 0 433
2018 4 338 0 122 0 0 3 0 467
2019 3 323 0 124 0 0 3 0 453
2020 4 320 0 139 1 0 0 0 464
2021 7 258 0 138 0 0 2 0 405
2022 2 239 0 153 0 0 2 0 396
2023 4 241 1 135 0 0 4 0 385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McGowen Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 32.0 15.5 n/a
1989 590 n/a n/a n/a
1990 582 34.0 17.1 n/a
1991 573 33.9 16.9 n/a
1992 503 35.0 14.3 71.8
1993 472 32.0 14.8 79.9
1994 450 27.0 16.7 74.2
1995 438 25.0 17.5 85.2
1996 438 25.0 17.5 85.2
1997 371 23.4 15.9 84.9
1998 271 21.3 12.7 87.1
1999 277 18.0 15.4 92.4
2000 376 21.0 17.9 79.5
2001 428 17.0 25.2 93
2002 452 26.4 17.1 96.5
2003 452 26.4 17.1 96.5
2004 440 26.3 16.7 96.6
2005 430 23.3 18.5 91.2
2006 460 26.3 17.5 93.3
2007 392 24.5 16.0 58.9
2008 359 23.0 15.6 64.9
2009 350 21.0 16.7 64.3
2010 358 22.0 16.2 62
2011 362 21.3 16.9 47
2012 439 23.0 19.0 49.9
2013 432 23.0 18.7 98.1
2014 437 22.0 19.8 96.1
2015 446 23.0 19.3 87.7
2016 448 24.0 18.6 78.8
2017 433 23.9 18.1 92.6
2018 467 24.9 18.7 86.3
2019 453 26.0 17.4 98.5
2020 464 26.0 17.8 98.1
2021 405 23.0 17.6 98.5
2022 396 23.0 17.2 99.2
2023 385 21.5 17.9 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McGowen Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 32.0 15.5 n/a
1989 590 n/a n/a n/a
1990 582 34.0 17.1 n/a
1991 573 33.9 16.9 n/a
1992 503 35.0 14.3 71.8
1993 472 32.0 14.8 79.9
1994 450 27.0 16.7 74.2
1995 438 25.0 17.5 85.2
1996 438 25.0 17.5 85.2
1997 371 23.4 15.9 84.9
1998 271 21.3 12.7 87.1
1999 277 18.0 15.4 92.4
2000 376 21.0 17.9 79.5
2001 428 17.0 25.2 93
2002 452 26.4 17.1 96.5
2003 452 26.4 17.1 96.5
2004 440 26.3 16.7 96.6
2005 430 23.3 18.5 91.2
2006 460 26.3 17.5 93.3
2007 392 24.5 16.0 58.9
2008 359 23.0 15.6 64.9
2009 350 21.0 16.7 64.3
2010 358 22.0 16.2 62
2011 362 21.3 16.9 47
2012 439 23.0 19.0 49.9
2013 432 23.0 18.7 98.1
2014 437 22.0 19.8 96.1
2015 446 23.0 19.3 87.7
2016 448 24.0 18.6 78.8
2017 433 23.9 18.1 92.6
2018 467 24.9 18.7 86.3
2019 453 26.0 17.4 98.5
2020 464 26.0 17.8 98.1
2021 405 23.0 17.6 98.5
2022 396 23.0 17.2 99.2
2023 385 21.5 17.9 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McGowen Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,692 (18.8%) $7,291 (81.2%) $8,983
2020 $1,938 (19.8%) $7,850 (80.2%) $9,788
2021 $1,011 (9.7%) $9,449 (90.3%) $10,460

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McGowen Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3992nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4309th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (McGowen Elementary)2245
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McGowen Elementary)3115
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (McGowen Elementary)2621
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (McGowen Elementary)2621
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (McGowen Elementary)3330
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McGowen Elementary)4822
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (McGowen Elementary)3911
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students453385
 15%
African American323241
 25.4%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic124135
 8.9%
Pacific Islander00
White34
 33.3%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.5%98.7%
 0.2%


Schools Near McGowen Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about McGowen Elementary

Students at McGowen Elementary are 63% African American, 35% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend McGowen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Key Middle
High : Kashmere High School

McGowen Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended McGowen Elementary.


Rate McGowen Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for McGowen Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 76 milliseconds.