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Matzke Elementary

Summary:

Matzke Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 1,063 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD), which is ranked 363 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Matzke Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (52.59%) and African American (23.8%) students compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 50.66%, compared to the district's 57.62% and the state's 48.85%. Additionally, Matzke Elementary has a high percentage of students (77.33% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When comparing Matzke Elementary to other nearby schools within the CFISD district, such as Hamilton Elementary and Millsap Elementary, it generally performs below the district and state averages in academic achievement. However, Matzke Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively higher for Hispanic students compared to other subgroups. Despite these challenges, Matzke Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 13.6 over the past three school years, which could be leveraged to provide more individualized attention and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13102 Jones Rd
       Houston, TX  77070-4438

(281) 897-4450

District: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2904th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,770 Help


Students who attend Matzke Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bleyl Middle
High:    Cypress Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  1,063

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.6%
African American:
23.8%
White:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.3% Help


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Compare Details Matzke Elementary ranks worse than 62.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 37th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Matzke Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.6%), African American (23.8%), White (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Matzke Elementary is 12.5, which is the 2nd best among 55 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Matzke Elementary is $9,770. 33 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) 363rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Matzke Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.55 342nd 3465 90.1%
2005 79.82 468th 3475 86.5%
2006 72.18 898th 3476 74.2%
2007 66.35 1277th 3724 65.7%
2008 76.23 687th 3768 81.8%
2009 75.06 765th 3884 80.3%
2010 76.09 711th 3937 81.9%
2011 77.63 634th 4095 84.5%
2012 80.15 647th 4206 84.6%
2013 78.18 735th 4221 82.6%
2014 73.01 1053rd 4260 75.3%
2015 69.91 1276th 4320 70.5%
2016 69.97 1271st 4286 70.3%
2017 69.46 1064th 4329 75.4%
2018 45.51 2219th 4359 49.1%
2019 41.31 2607th 4479 41.8%
2021 39.46 2590th 4578 43.4%
2022 27.86 3487th 4581 23.9%
2023 39.99 2794th 4647 39.9%
2024 38.46 2904th 4675 37.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.03 862nd 1046 17.6%
2019 15.10 1012th 1112 9.0%
2021 29.99 736th 961 23.4%
2023 34.97 787th 1099 28.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.55 2785th 3226 13.7%
2019 26.37 2848th 3333 14.6%
2021 42.20 1931st 3446 44.0%
2022 25.20 2982nd 3487 14.5%
2023 41.00 2202nd 3556 38.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.30 2139th 3558 39.9%
2019 36.72 2304th 3684 37.5%
2021 38.11 2180th 3799 42.6%
2022 28.11 3172nd 3952 19.7%
2023 40.10 2301st 4086 43.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.34 2207th 4264 48.2%
2019 50.98 2000th 4309 53.6%
2021 50.02 2032nd 4451 54.3%
2022 29.32 3560th 4477 20.5%
2023 47.43 2347th 4521 48.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.62 2077th 4306 51.8%
2019 37.57 2836th 4348 34.8%
2021 44.69 2310th 4499 48.7%
2022 29.61 3448th 4561 24.4%
2023 43.20 2593rd 4588 43.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.13 1913th 3106 38.4%
2019 63.69 1255th 3184 60.6%
2021 44.78 1940th 3006 35.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.21 2295th 4240 45.9%
2019 51.05 1900th 4295 55.8%
2021 54.76 1512th 4331 65.1%
2022 39.79 2828th 4461 36.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.92 2458th 4319 43.1%
2019 45.60 2276th 4357 47.8%
2021 34.42 2880th 4498 36.0%
2022 28.37 3491st 4563 23.5%
2023 37.36 2930th 4585 36.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.25 679th 1005 32.4%
2019 50.03 570th 1009 43.5%
2021 41.94 608th 967 37.1%
2022 43.10 651st 957 32.0%
2023 41.98 696th 1015 31.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.06 1747th 2483 29.6%
2019 37.18 1674th 2515 33.4%
2021 37.02 1539th 2444 37.0%
2022 25.36 2034th 2421 16.0%
2023 37.76 1533rd 2443 37.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.04 2059th 4168 50.6%
2019 42.65 2459th 4188 41.3%
2021 41.25 2508th 4329 42.1%
2022 29.61 3442nd 4376 21.3%
2023 47.78 2198th 4401 50.1%
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Rank History for White students at Matzke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.70 1276th 3127 59.2%
2019 45.41 1791st 3142 43.0%
2021 31.58 2284th 3082 25.9%
2022 45.19 1797th 3082 41.7%
2023 31.43 2339th 3106 24.7%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Open Quote I moved here 6 years ago and my eldest attended his final year at this school, along with my middle aged daughter. And two years later, my youngest attends. So I have witnessed teachers, administrators, and all other staff throughout each of the grades. I have been nothing but happy with the school. Any time there was a problem, from bullying to academic issues....all was addressed accordingly and to my satisfaction. I am now looking to move from an apartment, to my own home and I'm struggling to find the right home that will keep my youngest in this school. My two eldest children are in middle/high school now...but I refuse to move my youngest away from this lovely school. I highly recommend it! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Open Quote We LOVE this school. My children went to Matzke and I moved back to this area just so my grandchildren could go there. The teachers are open and always responsive. The communication with myself and the teachers as well as my grandchildren and their teachers is fantastic. BUT, I make this communication MY priority too. I am actively involved in their academics and I don't leave it up to the teachers to do everything. Their approach to learning works - and works well! If a student is struggling, they work with them. If a student is bored, they challenge them. The teachers and faculty CARE about the students and it shows. It shows in the smiles on my grandchildrens faces when they get off the bus. It shows in their ability to read in kindergarten. It shows in their ability to write and do math in kindergarten.
They are healthy, well rounded children. They had 40 minutes for lunch last year and 45 minutes for recess. They also had PE, music and art.
Sorry but they're not going to school for recess. They can play at home. They are going to school to learn and that's what they do at Matzke. They learn in a very caring, supportive environment. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 7, 2011

Open Quote The administration is focused solely on the school ranking and TAKS scores. This is evident by the cut in RECESS and cut in large group (PE/MUSIC/ART) which means that students now don't meet the state of Texas Physical Activity mandate so they run laps in place of Art/Music in addition to the shorter classes in these areas. The school has lost sight of the overall well being of the children and we are disappointed in the direction this school is heading. Not sure if the decline is because this school is now Title 1 or because of the administration changes, either way, we wouldn't recommend this school. Especially since there are other CyFair schools who do more to make school both academically challenging as well as caring about the students overall wellbeing. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Matzke Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 717 31 26 42 3 n/a n/a 0 819
1989 771 40 32 50 2 n/a n/a 0 895
1990 834 41 33 49 1 n/a n/a 0 958
1991 716 67 28 67 6 n/a n/a 0 884
1992 762 65 34 77 3 n/a n/a 0 941
1993 722 61 43 78 2 n/a n/a 0 906
1994 680 55 39 84 3 n/a n/a 0 861
1995 705 58 38 120 3 n/a n/a 0 924
1996 705 58 38 120 3 n/a n/a 0 924
1997 649 51 37 118 2 n/a n/a 0 857
1998 632 62 48 115 2 n/a n/a 0 859
1999 651 58 49 135 1 n/a n/a 0 894
2000 603 63 61 133 1 n/a n/a 0 861
2001 637 74 60 152 3 n/a n/a 0 926
2002 629 101 89 187 2 n/a n/a 0 1008
2003 629 101 89 187 2 n/a n/a 0 1008
2004 630 99 102 216 2 n/a n/a 0 1049
2005 599 105 114 255 3 n/a n/a 0 1076
2006 463 130 74 318 1 n/a n/a 0 986
2007 419 117 71 330 1 n/a n/a 0 938
2008 384 120 69 368 2 n/a n/a 0 943
2009 348 127 71 363 1 n/a n/a 0 910
2010 340 142 74 351 2 n/a n/a 0 909
2011 300 146 123 433 0 1 24 0 1027
2012 263 129 125 427 2 1 23 0 970
2013 251 137 128 424 4 0 29 0 973
2014 204 135 137 417 3 0 38 0 934
2015 216 142 124 465 3 0 34 0 984
2016 199 172 115 461 8 1 38 0 994
2017 203 169 114 466 11 0 35 0 998
2018 193 210 98 492 14 0 47 0 1054
2019 179 220 90 499 8 0 50 0 1046
2020 176 230 79 511 8 0 53 0 1057
2021 144 226 78 528 6 1 50 0 1033
2022 129 257 67 522 2 1 47 0 1025
2023 130 253 75 559 0 0 46 0 1063

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 Matzke Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 819 50.0 16.3 n/a
1989 895 n/a n/a n/a
1990 958 57.0 16.8 n/a
1991 884 56.7 15.5 n/a
1992 941 54.6 17.2 8.4
1993 906 55.0 16.5 11.4
1994 861 53.1 16.2 6.7
1995 924 51.0 18.1 9.8
1996 924 51.0 18.1 9.8
1997 857 50.0 17.1 8.5
1998 859 50.8 16.9 11.5
1999 894 54.5 16.4 16.1
2000 861 53.4 16.1 15
2001 926 57.4 16.1 17.5
2002 1008 62.8 16.1 21.6
2003 1008 62.8 16.1 21.6
2004 1049 63.0 16.7 19.8
2005 1076 66.3 16.2 25.4
2006 986 65.0 15.2 38.3
2007 938 64.7 14.5 35.9
2008 943 62.9 15.0 37.4
2009 910 59.3 15.3 43.5
2010 909 60.8 14.9 45.4
2011 1027 60.8 16.8 50.2
2012 970 55.4 17.5 50.3
2013 973 52.7 18.4 51.6
2014 934 54.5 17.1 54
2015 984 57.0 17.2 53.2
2016 994 58.0 17.1 53.7
2017 998 59.5 16.7 55.5
2018 1054 64.8 16.2 60.3
2019 1046 68.4 15.2 66.8
2020 1057 70.0 15.1 69.6
2021 1033 77.5 13.3 71.6
2022 1025 74.8 13.6 71.8
2023 1063 84.4 12.5 77.3

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 Matzke Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 819 50.0 16.3 n/a
1989 895 n/a n/a n/a
1990 958 57.0 16.8 n/a
1991 884 56.7 15.5 n/a
1992 941 54.6 17.2 8.4
1993 906 55.0 16.5 11.4
1994 861 53.1 16.2 6.7
1995 924 51.0 18.1 9.8
1996 924 51.0 18.1 9.8
1997 857 50.0 17.1 8.5
1998 859 50.8 16.9 11.5
1999 894 54.5 16.4 16.1
2000 861 53.4 16.1 15
2001 926 57.4 16.1 17.5
2002 1008 62.8 16.1 21.6
2003 1008 62.8 16.1 21.6
2004 1049 63.0 16.7 19.8
2005 1076 66.3 16.2 25.4
2006 986 65.0 15.2 38.3
2007 938 64.7 14.5 35.9
2008 943 62.9 15.0 37.4
2009 910 59.3 15.3 43.5
2010 909 60.8 14.9 45.4
2011 1027 60.8 16.8 50.2
2012 970 55.4 17.5 50.3
2013 973 52.7 18.4 51.6
2014 934 54.5 17.1 54
2015 984 57.0 17.2 53.2
2016 994 58.0 17.1 53.7
2017 998 59.5 16.7 55.5
2018 1054 64.8 16.2 60.3
2019 1046 68.4 15.2 66.8
2020 1057 70.0 15.1 69.6
2021 1033 77.5 13.3 71.6
2022 1025 74.8 13.6 71.8
2023 1063 84.4 12.5 77.3

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 Matzke Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,130 (12.9%) $7,626 (87.1%) $8,756
2020 $1,098 (12.9%) $7,437 (87.1%) $8,535
2021 $1,589 (16.3%) $8,181 (83.7%) $9,770

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Matzke Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2607th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2794th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Matzke Elementary)3653
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Matzke Elementary)3437
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4746
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Matzke Elementary)4134
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4748
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Matzke Elementary)3736
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4947
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Matzke Elementary)5352
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6061
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Matzke Elementary)4435
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Matzke Elementary)5531
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6341
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10461063
 1.6%
African American220253
 15%
American Indian80
 100%
Asian9075
 16.7%
Hispanic499559
 12%
Pacific Islander00
White179130
 27.4%
Two or More Races5046
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.8%77.3%
 10.5%

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Students who attend Matzke Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bleyl Middle
High : Cypress Creek High School

Matzke Elementary ranks 2904th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Matzke Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 24% African American, 12% White, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,063 students attended Matzke Elementary.


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