Mcgown Elementary School serves 1,370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcgown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mcgown Elementary School's student population of 1,370 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcgown Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
31%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mcgown Elementary School?
1,370 students attend Mcgown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Mcgown Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcgown Elementary School?
Mcgown Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcgown Elementary School offer ?
Mcgown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcgown Elementary School part of?
Mcgown Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcgown Elementary School located?
Mcgown Elementary School is located in the White Oak Bend neighborhood of Cypress, TX.
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