McFee Elementary

Summary:

McFee Elementary is a public elementary school in Katy, Texas, serving 975 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

While McFee Elementary has a diverse student population, with over 50% Hispanic and 30% African American students, the school's academic performance lags behind both district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. Its 3rd grade reading proficiency rate of 41.25% in 2023-2024 was significantly lower than the district's 57.62% and the state's 48.85%. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 1,943 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 3,249 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. Notably, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Asian, male, and English Language Learner students performing particularly poorly on STAAR tests.

Interestingly, nearby schools within the same district, such as Walker Elementary and Robinson Elementary, generally outperform McFee Elementary on STAAR tests, despite having similarly high percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, McFee Elementary stands out for its strong performance in the Gifted and Talented program, ranking in the top 106 out of 3,006 Texas elementary schools in this category in 2020-2021. This suggests that the school has the potential to improve its overall academic outcomes with the right strategies and resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 19315 Plantation Cove Ln
       Katy, TX  77449


(281) 463-5380

District: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3249th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,875 Help


Students who attend McFee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thornton Middle
High:    Cypress Lakes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,068

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.7%
African American:
30.1%
White:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.6% Help


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Compare Details McFee Elementary ranks worse than 69.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 45th 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 32.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.7%), African American (30.1%), White (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McFee Elementary is 15. 35 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McFee Elementary is $9,875. 30 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McFee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McFee Elementary 3249th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See McFee Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 McFee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 30.80 3082nd 3768 18.2%
2009 28.58 3254th 3884 16.2%
2010 43.71 2660th 3937 32.4%
2011 61.15 1754th 4095 57.2%
2012 60.89 1651st 4206 60.7%
2013 58.84 1795th 4221 57.5%
2014 48.46 2427th 4260 43.0%
2015 52.49 2192nd 4320 49.3%
2016 53.59 2127th 4286 50.4%
2017 50.43 1943rd 4329 55.1%
2018 39.13 2608th 4359 40.2%
2019 47.94 2164th 4479 51.7%
2021 36.50 2758th 4578 39.8%
2022 48.08 2264th 4581 50.6%
2023 37.75 2943rd 4647 36.7%
2024 32.99 3249th 4675 30.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.45 897th 1046 14.2%
2019 47.50 609th 1112 45.2%
2022 63.50 338th 1004 66.3%
2024 31.18 870th 1114 21.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.16 3072nd 3226 4.8%
2019 23.22 2950th 3333 11.5%
2021 33.56 2456th 3446 28.7%
2022 44.52 1966th 3487 43.6%
2023 36.22 2456th 3556 30.9%
2024 42.19 2057th 3638 43.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.69 2742nd 3558 22.9%
2019 24.93 3195th 3684 13.3%
2021 33.13 2548th 3799 32.9%
2022 58.67 1133rd 3952 71.3%
2023 47.29 1805th 4086 55.8%
2024 53.44 1669th 4261 60.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.39 2014th 4264 52.8%
2019 63.82 1129th 4309 73.8%
2021 48.89 2108th 4451 52.6%
2022 59.68 1494th 4477 66.6%
2023 51.55 2077th 4521 54.1%
2024 45.67 2488th 4560 45.4%
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Rank History for Female students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.01 2876th 4306 33.2%
2019 45.26 2337th 4348 46.3%
2021 45.54 2266th 4499 49.6%
2022 52.52 1990th 4561 56.4%
2023 43.17 2596th 4588 43.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.79 144th 3106 95.4%
2019 64.74 1194th 3184 62.5%
2021 82.75 106th 3006 96.5%
2022 51.84 1783rd 2958 39.7%
2023 62.81 1296th 2980 56.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.87 2585th 4240 39.0%
2019 62.89 1164th 4295 72.9%
2021 65.63 928th 4331 78.6%
2022 67.36 969th 4461 78.3%
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Rank History for Male students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.81 2391st 4319 44.6%
2019 50.97 1956th 4357 55.1%
2021 30.28 3164th 4498 29.7%
2022 44.05 2505th 4563 45.1%
2023 33.26 3179th 4585 30.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.77 526th 1005 47.7%
2019 41.52 701st 1009 30.5%
2021 40.78 623rd 967 35.6%
2022 40.26 677th 957 29.3%
2023 46.09 645th 1015 36.5%
2024 24.40 906th 1035 12.5%
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Rank History for African American students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.04 1094th 2483 55.9%
2019 62.86 680th 2515 73.0%
2021 43.93 1268th 2444 48.1%
2022 51.50 1032nd 2421 57.4%
2023 44.59 1262nd 2443 48.3%
2024 49.37 1123rd 2421 53.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.42 2249th 4168 46.0%
2019 51.26 1903rd 4188 54.6%
2021 44.68 2263rd 4329 47.7%
2022 61.06 1393rd 4376 68.2%
2023 39.80 2772nd 4401 37.0%
2024 41.05 2691st 4431 39.3%
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Rank History for White students at McFee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.75 1271st 3127 59.4%
2019 75.36 561st 3142 82.1%
2021 38.60 1997th 3082 35.2%
2022 51.35 1524th 3082 50.6%
2023 63.57 1054th 3106 66.1%
2024 30.21 2403rd 3078 21.9%
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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.

McFee Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for McFee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 131 242 23 659 4 n/a n/a 0 1059
2009 129 326 48 590 1 n/a n/a 0 1094
2010 125 381 55 629 1 n/a n/a 0 1191
2011 90 284 56 564 0 0 22 0 1016
2012 92 313 55 585 6 0 22 0 1073
2013 88 367 47 647 10 0 22 0 1181
2014 91 391 45 677 12 1 17 0 1234
2015 93 319 53 624 14 1 9 0 1113
2016 93 312 42 642 15 0 13 0 1117
2017 86 337 41 625 16 0 22 0 1127
2018 80 351 57 615 15 0 32 0 1150
2019 71 339 50 599 10 2 31 0 1102
2020 72 337 55 595 9 2 27 0 1097
2021 54 339 50 546 7 2 35 0 1033
2022 52 335 39 537 2 3 34 0 1002
2023 62 304 46 526 2 2 33 0 975
2024 53 322 38 606 2 0 47 0 1068

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 McFee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 1059 67.5 15.7 67.3
2009 1094 69.6 15.7 71.2
2010 1191 75.8 15.7 74.6
2011 1016 66.0 15.3 77.4
2012 1073 57.0 18.8 79.4
2013 1181 66.4 17.7 77.7
2014 1234 72.5 17.0 77.2
2015 1113 62.0 17.9 76
2016 1117 65.0 17.1 77.1
2017 1127 68.5 16.4 77.7
2018 1150 64.5 17.8 78
2019 1102 64.2 17.1 82.9
2020 1097 63.7 17.2 85
2021 1033 69.7 14.8 83.4
2022 1002 62.3 16.0 85.2
2023 975 65.7 14.8 80.5
2024 1068 71.0 15.0 84.6

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 McFee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 1059 67.5 15.7 67.3
2009 1094 69.6 15.7 71.2
2010 1191 75.8 15.7 74.6
2011 1016 66.0 15.3 77.4
2012 1073 57.0 18.8 79.4
2013 1181 66.4 17.7 77.7
2014 1234 72.5 17.0 77.2
2015 1113 62.0 17.9 76
2016 1117 65.0 17.1 77.1
2017 1127 68.5 16.4 77.7
2018 1150 64.5 17.8 78
2019 1102 64.2 17.1 82.9
2020 1097 63.7 17.2 85
2021 1033 69.7 14.8 83.4
2022 1002 62.3 16.0 85.2
2023 975 65.7 14.8 80.5
2024 1068 71.0 15.0 84.6

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 McFee Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,178 (13.8%) $7,347 (86.2%) $8,525
2020 $971 (11.5%) $7,452 (88.5%) $8,423
2021 $1,663 (16.8%) $8,211 (83.1%) $9,875

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McFee Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2164th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2943rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (McFee Elementary)4152
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McFee Elementary)4252
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4746
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (McFee Elementary)3829
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4748
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (McFee Elementary)3630
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4947
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (McFee Elementary)5250
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6061
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McFee Elementary)5439
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (McFee Elementary)5523
 32%
   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 Students1102975
 11.5%
African American339304
 10.3%
American Indian102
 80%
Asian5046
 8%
Hispanic599526
 12.2%
Pacific Islander22
White7162
 12.7%
Two or More Races3133
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.9%80.5%
 2.4%


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McFee Elementary ranks 3249th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend McFee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thornton Middle
High : Cypress Lakes High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,068 students attended McFee Elementary.

Students at McFee Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 30% African American, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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