D
McGowen El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
6820 Homestead Rd, Houston, TX 77028 · (713) 636-6979 · Part of Houston Independent School District
Students
386
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about McGowen El
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 41.8%
Location
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6820 Homestead Rd, Houston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K75
Kindergarten53
Grade 150
Grade 249
Grade 365
Grade 453
Grade 541
Enrollment over time
405’20
396’21
385’22
352’23
386’24
Down 4.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 61%Hispanic 38%White <1%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.