Cage Elementary

Summary:

Cage Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 418 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cage Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (94.02%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. While the school's test scores are below the state average, they are generally higher than the Houston Independent School District average across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 5th grade reading, Cage Elementary scored 67.27% proficient or better compared to the district's 51.32% and the state's 53.96%. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1610 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools (3 stars) to 3911 out of 4578 (1 star), suggesting the school is making efforts to improve but still has room for growth.

Cage Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's ranking for English Language Learners being higher than its overall ranking, while its ranking for Special Education students is much lower. Additionally, Cage Elementary has a very high percentage of students (over 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Compared to nearby schools like Tijerina Elementary and Burnet Elementary, Cage Elementary's performance is generally on par or slightly better, but it lags behind the higher-performing magnet schools like Lantrip Elementary and Carrillo Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4528 Leeland St
       Houston, TX  77023-3047


(713) 924-1700

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1610th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,331 Help


Students who attend Cage Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Navarro Middle
High:    Austin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.0%
African American:
3.3%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cage Elementary ranks better than 65.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 39th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94%), African American (3.3%), White (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cage Elementary is 13.4, which is the 8th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cage Elementary is $10,331, which is the 81st highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cage Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cage Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.56 834th 3465 75.9%
2005 48.81 2076th 3475 40.3%
2006 49.59 2072nd 3476 40.4%
2007 51.19 2147th 3724 42.3%
2008 59.56 1680th 3768 55.4%
2009 53.44 2063rd 3884 46.9%
2010 48.16 2421st 3937 38.5%
2011 71.22 1101st 4095 73.1%
2012 58.74 1778th 4206 57.7%
2013 60.89 1675th 4221 60.3%
2014 62.71 1608th 4260 62.3%
2015 61.92 1689th 4320 60.9%
2016 68.14 1367th 4286 68.1%
2017 45.93 2182nd 4329 49.6%
2018 55.25 1719th 4359 60.6%
2019 50.33 2022nd 4479 54.9%
2021 19.34 3911th 4578 14.6%
2022 46.02 2370th 4581 48.3%
2023 37.87 2936th 4647 36.8%
2024 59.60 1610th 4675 65.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.49 1034th 3226 67.9%
2019 33.36 2499th 3333 25.0%
2021 24.46 2985th 3446 13.4%
2022 53.13 1465th 3487 58.0%
2023 46.61 1873rd 3556 47.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.49 1278th 3558 64.1%
2022 27.76 3189th 3952 19.3%
2023 19.90 3796th 4086 7.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.92 994th 4264 76.7%
2019 57.28 1545th 4309 64.1%
2021 22.51 3883rd 4451 12.8%
2022 49.66 2171st 4477 51.5%
2023 47.24 2365th 4521 47.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.10 2356th 4306 45.3%
2019 41.98 2543rd 4348 41.5%
2021 18.54 3979th 4499 11.6%
2022 50.86 2103rd 4561 53.9%
2023 36.53 3005th 4588 34.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.28 2679th 3106 13.7%
2019 34.06 2568th 3184 19.3%
2021 1.48 2997th 3006 0.3%
2022 50.57 1834th 2958 38.0%
2023 48.60 1992nd 2980 33.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.13 507th 4240 88.0%
2019 54.10 1699th 4295 60.4%
2021 28.93 3448th 4331 20.4%
2022 63.03 1225th 4461 72.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.54 1158th 4319 73.2%
2019 58.92 1512th 4357 65.3%
2021 22.71 3689th 4498 18.0%
2022 42.74 2573rd 4563 43.6%
2023 40.77 2717th 4585 40.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.03 1307th 4168 68.6%
2019 58.49 1476th 4188 64.8%
2021 23.18 3683rd 4329 14.9%
2022 51.14 2015th 4376 54.0%
2023 44.20 2480th 4401 43.6%
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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.

Cage Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Cage Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 24 6 5 837 n/a n/a n/a 0 872
1989 42 14 7 876 0 n/a n/a 0 939
1990 21 14 15 939 0 n/a n/a 0 989
1991 14 14 20 967 0 n/a n/a 0 1015
1992 11 10 16 1002 0 n/a n/a 0 1039
1993 22 20 9 980 0 n/a n/a 0 1031
1994 15 18 11 717 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1995 19 17 9 769 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1996 19 17 9 769 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1997 11 8 5 748 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1998 15 5 5 779 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1999 19 5 7 760 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2000 7 8 8 741 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2001 6 3 4 765 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2002 13 12 5 761 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2003 13 12 5 761 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2004 8 11 2 725 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2005 10 10 1 717 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2006 14 9 1 702 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2007 9 8 0 689 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2008 4 11 1 664 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2009 8 10 2 663 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2010 6 11 4 669 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2011 6 11 3 626 0 0 0 0 646
2012 8 5 4 603 0 0 2 0 622
2013 10 4 5 574 1 0 4 0 598
2014 7 8 6 562 2 0 3 0 588
2015 6 10 7 586 1 0 2 0 612
2016 6 10 10 552 1 0 2 0 581
2017 5 11 6 531 1 0 0 0 554
2018 7 9 6 494 0 0 0 0 516
2019 10 15 4 489 0 0 2 0 520
2020 9 12 4 488 1 0 1 0 515
2021 9 11 3 440 0 0 1 0 464
2022 7 17 5 413 0 0 0 0 442
2023 6 14 5 393 0 0 0 0 418

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 Cage Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 872 44.0 19.8 n/a
1989 939 n/a n/a n/a
1990 989 46.0 21.5 n/a
1991 1015 45.5 22.3 n/a
1992 1039 56.5 18.3 82.2
1993 1031 59.0 17.5 86
1994 761 46.5 16.4 85.4
1995 814 51.0 16.0 87
1996 814 51.0 16.0 87
1997 772 46.9 16.5 85.9
1998 804 45.0 17.9 81.1
1999 791 44.0 18.0 91.3
2000 764 45.0 17.0 87.2
2001 778 34.9 22.3 91.4
2002 791 47.7 16.6 93.8
2003 791 47.7 16.6 93.8
2004 746 48.6 15.3 94.9
2005 738 45.1 16.4 92.4
2006 726 44.1 16.5 92.8
2007 706 38.8 18.2 71.4
2008 680 41.5 16.4 77.2
2009 683 42.0 16.3 72.3
2010 690 42.0 16.4 73.3
2011 646 39.6 16.2 59.3
2012 622 36.0 17.2 51.9
2013 598 36.0 16.6 89.8
2014 588 35.3 16.6 94.2
2015 612 36.0 17.0 89.4
2016 581 35.0 16.6 90.4
2017 554 33.5 16.4 90.4
2018 516 33.0 15.6 71.7
2019 520 31.9 16.3 85.6
2020 515 31.0 16.6 89.3
2021 464 31.0 14.9 91.2
2022 442 30.1 14.6 91
2023 418 30.9 13.4 90.2

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 Cage Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 872 44.0 19.8 n/a
1989 939 n/a n/a n/a
1990 989 46.0 21.5 n/a
1991 1015 45.5 22.3 n/a
1992 1039 56.5 18.3 82.2
1993 1031 59.0 17.5 86
1994 761 46.5 16.4 85.4
1995 814 51.0 16.0 87
1996 814 51.0 16.0 87
1997 772 46.9 16.5 85.9
1998 804 45.0 17.9 81.1
1999 791 44.0 18.0 91.3
2000 764 45.0 17.0 87.2
2001 778 34.9 22.3 91.4
2002 791 47.7 16.6 93.8
2003 791 47.7 16.6 93.8
2004 746 48.6 15.3 94.9
2005 738 45.1 16.4 92.4
2006 726 44.1 16.5 92.8
2007 706 38.8 18.2 71.4
2008 680 41.5 16.4 77.2
2009 683 42.0 16.3 72.3
2010 690 42.0 16.4 73.3
2011 646 39.6 16.2 59.3
2012 622 36.0 17.2 51.9
2013 598 36.0 16.6 89.8
2014 588 35.3 16.6 94.2
2015 612 36.0 17.0 89.4
2016 581 35.0 16.6 90.4
2017 554 33.5 16.4 90.4
2018 516 33.0 15.6 71.7
2019 520 31.9 16.3 85.6
2020 515 31.0 16.6 89.3
2021 464 31.0 14.9 91.2
2022 442 30.1 14.6 91
2023 418 30.9 13.4 90.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cage Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,353 (15.9%) $7,173 (84.1%) $8,526
2020 $1,576 (16.1%) $8,193 (83.9%) $9,769
2021 $1,029 (10.0%) $9,301 (90.0%) $10,331

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cage Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2022nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2936th of 4647 Elementary schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cage Elementary)4762
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cage Elementary)6055
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cage Elementary)6155
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cage Elementary)7753
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Cage Elementary)3438
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cage Elementary)2728
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Cage Elementary)3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cage Elementary)4848
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Cage Elementary)6949
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cage Elementary)4129
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Cage Elementary)5222
 30%
   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 Students520418
 19.6%
African American1514
 6.7%
American Indian00
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic489393
 19.6%
Pacific Islander00
White106
 40%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.6%90.2%
 4.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Cage Elementary.

Students who attend Cage Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Navarro Middle
High : Austin High School

Cage Elementary ranks 1610th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Cage Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% White, 1% Asian.


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