Marcella Elementary

Summary:

Marcella Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 607 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District, which is ranked 790 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marcella Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (77.59%) and African American (18.62%), and an extremely high percentage (over 92%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance is consistently in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with rankings between 3901 and 4396 out of 4578-4675 schools over the past four years. Its performance on STAAR assessments is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for female students, African American students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools within the Aldine Independent School District, such as Odom Elementary, Greenspoint Elementary, and Stehlik Elementary, Marcella Elementary's performance is consistently lower. The only exception is Thompson Elementary, which outperforms Marcella Elementary across multiple metrics and has a higher statewide ranking. To address these challenges, Marcella Elementary may need to focus on improving instructional practices, providing targeted interventions, and leveraging community partnerships to better support the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public 1-5

16250 Cotillion Dr
Houston, TX 77060

(281) 878-0860

District: Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3901^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,846

Students who attend Marcella Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Lewis Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 607

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.6%

African American:

18.6%

White:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marcella Elementary ranks worse than 83.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 25^th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.6%), African American (18.6%), White (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marcella Elementary is 17.9. 25 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Marcella Elementary employs 33.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marcella Elementary is $10,846. 38 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Aldine Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Aldine Independent School District (Isd) 790^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marcella Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Marcella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	11.96	4396^th	4578	4.0%
2022	17.84	4057^th	4581	11.4%
2023	16.25	4224^th	4647	9.1%
2024	22.40	3901^st	4675	16.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marcella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	22.15	3103^rd	3446	10.0%
2022	33.31	2588^th	3487	25.8%
2023	23.24	3096^th	3556	12.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marcella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	20.07	3626^th	3799	4.6%
2022	23.79	3460^th	3952	12.4%
2023	31.81	2989^th	4086	26.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marcella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	17.06	4177^th	4451	6.2%
2022	26.97	3689^th	4477	17.6%
2023	24.38	3859^th	4521	14.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Marcella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	16.67	4107^th	4499	8.7%
2022	14.61	4252^nd	4561	6.8%
2023	15.02	4262^nd	4588	7.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Marcella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.71	3873^rd	4331	10.6%
2022	38.19	2933^rd	4461	34.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Marcella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	10.71	4406^th	4498	2.0%
2022	24.96	3703^rd	4563	18.8%
2023	21.22	3939^th	4585	14.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Marcella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	18.37	2283^rd	2444	6.6%
2022	30.96	1838^th	2421	24.1%
2023	28.95	1888^th	2443	22.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marcella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	16.14	4091^st	4329	5.5%
2022	23.66	3777^th	4376	13.7%
2023	21.61	3881^st	4401	11.8%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Marcella Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	12	93	4	523	2	1	3	638
2020	12	107	3	499	6	4	5	636
2021	10	97	3	461	3	0	7	581
2022	10	96	5	473	1	0	10	595
2023	12	113	6	471	0	0	5	607

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 Marcella Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	638	38.7	16.4	92
2020	636	38.2	16.6	90.4
2021	581	38.5	15.0	92.4
2022	595	34.8	17.0	88.6
2023	607	33.7	17.9	97.4

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 Marcella Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	638	38.7	16.4	92
2020	636	38.2	16.6	90.4
2021	581	38.5	15.0	92.4
2022	595	34.8	17.0	88.6
2023	607	33.7	17.9	97.4

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 Marcella Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,290 (14.3%)	$7,758 (85.7%)	$9,048
2020	$1,155 (11.7%)	$8,694 (88.3%)	$9,848
2021	$1,848 (17.0%)	$8,998 (83.0%)	$10,846

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marcella Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	638	607	4.9%
African American	93	113	21.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	523	471	9.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	12	12
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92%	97.4%	5.4%

Schools Near Marcella Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marcella Elementary	Public	1-5	16250 Cotillion Dr	Houston	77060	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0860	607	34	17.9	97.4%	12 (2.0%)	113 (18.6%)	471 (77.6%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	22.4	3901^st of 4675 public elementary schools	16.6%		16.2	4224^th of 4647 public elementary schools	9.1%	323	9.7	17.2	12.5	16.1	10.7	29.2	0.0	35.8	32.8	30.1		25.3	26.2	37.8		10.8	$10,846	$1,848	$8,998
Black Elementary	Public	1-5	160 Millstream	Houston	77060	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0350	552	30	18.4	96.6%	7 (1.3%)	23 (4.2%)	519 (94.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26.1	3678^th of 4675 public elementary schools	21.3%		19.4	4043^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	13.0%	365	0.0	9.3	0.0	0.0	5.3	0.0	0.0	38.8	38.0	35.5		29.3	27.1	35.3		11.8	$10,740	$1,950	$8,790
Thompson Elementary	Public	1-5	220 Casa Grande Dr	Houston	77060	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0333	481	30	15.9	94.8%	4 (0.8%)	21 (4.4%)	454 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	68.5	1182^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	74.7%		52.4	2042^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	56.1%	860	16.0	59.1	57.1	13.0	40.0	53.9	35.7	58.7	56.9	67.6		41.5	57.5	56.9		23.9	$10,902	$1,941	$8,961
Bussey Elementary	Public	1-5	11555 Airline	Houston	77037	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-1501	508	30	16.8	95.3%	14 (2.8%)	6 (1.2%)	482 (94.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	46.8	2357^th of 4675 public elementary schools	49.6%		28	3514^th of 4647 public elementary schools	24.4%	1157	10.8	47.1	36.8	26.7	23.1	21.4	0.0	42.9	45.7	48.0		40.4	51.4	48.8		17.4	$12,107	$2,111	$9,997
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	17770 Imperial Valley Dr	Houston	77060	Harris County	Arrow Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 446-3138	217	13	16.4	93.1%	5 (2.3%)	102 (47.0%)	98 (45.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	18.2	4126^th of 4675 public elementary schools	11.7%		19	4068^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.5%	58								0.0	39.1	50.0	14.3	18.8	34.8	30.0	3.6	5.0	$15,307	$6,107	$9,200
Odom Elementary	Public	1-5	14701 Henry Rd	Houston	77060	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0390	374	27	13.9	97.6%	14 (3.7%)	7 (1.9%)	350 (93.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38.1	2924^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.5%		37.9	2932^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	36.9%	8	27.8	27.3	0.0	42.9	25.0	25.0	0.0	43.8	32.8	35.0		42.9	43.8	46.8		12.9	$12,347	$1,874	$10,474
Griggs Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	801 Regional Park Dr	Houston	77060	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-3760	759	41	18.6	96.7%	8 (1.1%)	230 (30.3%)	499 (65.7%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)								(n/a)																	$11,460	$1,838	$9,623
Greenspoint Elementary	Public	1-5	18020 Chisolm Trail	Houston	77060	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-7800	713	35	20.0	96.8%	12 (1.7%)	187 (26.2%)	500 (70.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	26.4	3660^th of 4675 public elementary schools	21.7%		22.3	3866^th of 4647 public elementary schools	16.8%	206	17.5	18.5	29.2	20.0	21.4	26.1	4.2	36.0	30.2	39.6		26.4	29.5	40.9		13.6	$10,387	$1,707	$8,680
De Santiago Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	1420 Aldine Meadows	Houston	77032	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-7500	605	33	18.3	97.9%	13 (2.1%)	104 (17.2%)	474 (78.3%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)								(n/a)																	$12,659	$3,312	$9,347
Eckert Elementary	Public	1-5	1430 Aldine Meadows Rd	Houston	77032	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6380	527	27	19.2	98.5%	8 (1.5%)	147 (27.9%)	362 (68.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	11.8	4444^th of 4675 public elementary schools	4.9%		6.7	4559^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.9%	115	11.1	19.1	8.0	7.7	11.1	0.0	0.0	15.7	20.9	27.8		10.0	19.7	31.9		11.1	$11,760	$2,217	$9,543

Frequently Asked Questions about Marcella Elementary

How many students attend Marcella Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Marcella Elementary.

Is Marcella Elementary a good school?

Marcella Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.6% of Texas elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Marcella Elementary attend?

Students who attend Marcella Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis Middle

What district is Marcella Elementary in?

Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Marcella Elementary?

Students at Marcella Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 19% African American, 2% White.

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