Metcalf Elementary

Summary:

Metcalf Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 676 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, which is ranked 363 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Academically, Metcalf Elementary's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 40.98% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 57.62% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 1,252 out of 4,581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3,281 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. However, Metcalf has a strong Gifted and Talented program, ranking 17th out of 2,958 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022, and it has performed well in serving its at-risk student population.

Compared to nearby schools within the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, such as Holmsley Elementary, Copeland Elementary, and Lowery Elementary, Metcalf Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with higher STAAR test scores and higher statewide rankings. However, Metcalf has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.8 students per teacher, compared to the district average of 15.4, which could be a potential strength.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6100 Queenston
       Houston, TX  77084-6400


(281) 856-1152

District: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3281st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,087 Help


Students who attend Metcalf Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kahla Middle
High:    Langham Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  890

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.7%
African American:
19.6%
Asian:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Metcalf Elementary ranks worse than 70.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 46th 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 32.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.7%), African American (19.6%), Asian (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metcalf Elementary is 14.2, which is the 23rd best among 55 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metcalf Elementary is $11,087, which is the 8th highest among 55 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Metcalf Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Metcalf Elementary 3281st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Metcalf 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 Metcalf Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.97 2312th 3465 33.3%
2005 37.18 2585th 3475 25.6%
2006 35.17 2672nd 3476 23.1%
2007 39.74 2694th 3724 27.7%
2008 53.50 2013th 3768 46.6%
2009 48.06 2343rd 3884 39.7%
2010 47.15 2474th 3937 37.2%
2011 44.14 2741st 4095 33.1%
2012 52.10 2148th 4206 48.9%
2013 55.12 2000th 4221 52.6%
2014 37.80 3017th 4260 29.2%
2015 38.22 2943rd 4320 31.9%
2016 29.48 3316th 4286 22.6%
2017 36.76 2726th 4329 37.0%
2018 42.95 2366th 4359 45.7%
2019 43.33 2479th 4479 44.7%
2021 45.41 2274th 4578 50.3%
2022 67.42 1252nd 4581 72.7%
2023 45.73 2421st 4647 47.9%
2024 32.55 3281st 4675 29.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.23 2752nd 3226 14.7%
2019 24.92 2896th 3333 13.1%
2021 26.69 2868th 3446 16.8%
2022 48.48 1740th 3487 50.1%
2023 24.28 3052nd 3556 14.2%
2024 43.88 1965th 3638 46.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.57 3306th 3558 7.1%
2019 21.76 3356th 3684 8.9%
2021 35.49 2365th 3799 37.7%
2022 49.77 1594th 3952 59.7%
2023 55.76 1299th 4086 68.2%
2024 22.50 3700th 4261 13.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.40 1680th 4264 60.6%
2019 58.18 1491st 4309 65.4%
2021 58.53 1484th 4451 66.7%
2022 77.15 562nd 4477 87.4%
2023 58.15 1642nd 4521 63.7%
2024 44.09 2595th 4560 43.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.76 2569th 4306 40.3%
2019 46.26 2258th 4348 48.1%
2021 45.06 2293rd 4499 49.0%
2022 73.41 956th 4561 79.0%
2023 53.54 1951st 4588 57.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.23 613th 3106 80.3%
2019 60.25 1482nd 3184 53.5%
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
2023 71.09 717th 2980 75.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.26 1604th 4240 62.2%
2019 70.60 766th 4295 82.2%
2021 70.80 701st 4331 83.8%
2022 82.94 354th 4461 92.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.66 2275th 4319 47.3%
2019 39.35 2704th 4357 37.9%
2021 45.77 2215th 4498 50.8%
2022 60.60 1570th 4563 65.6%
2023 38.38 2862nd 4585 37.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.29 874th 1005 13.0%
2019 44.67 653rd 1009 35.3%
2021 47.05 542nd 967 44.0%
2022 64.73 337th 957 64.8%
2023 30.00 833rd 1015 17.9%
2024 33.61 796th 1035 23.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.08 833rd 2483 66.5%
2019 51.70 1072nd 2515 57.4%
2021 59.46 748th 2444 69.4%
2022 78.69 289th 2421 88.1%
2023 69.10 520th 2443 78.7%
2024 56.35 899th 2421 62.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.04 2194th 4168 47.4%
2019 44.67 2335th 4188 44.2%
2021 48.32 2051st 4329 52.6%
2022 71.13 882nd 4376 79.8%
2023 42.67 2590th 4401 41.1%
2024 29.35 3432nd 4431 22.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Metcalf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.37 2548th 3127 18.5%
2019 50.69 1575th 3142 49.9%
2022 36.53 2170th 3082 29.6%
2023 31.23 2353rd 3106 24.2%
2024 34.15 2232nd 3078 27.5%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a citizen
Monday, May 23, 2016

Open Quote Do you want your children to be in an environment which provides NO consequences to them, caters to their every whine and whim, and enables them to become disrespectful members of society? If so, then THIS is the school for YOU!

Teachers are fantastic! Administration runs out great teachers with their micromanaging ways and NO SUPPORT to them.

There is NO Parent-Teacher Organization, as administration does not want any external players coming in and exposing their rotten ways. It's questionable exactly how this administration has flown under the radar for such a long time! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Metcalf Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 553 95 59 169 2 n/a n/a 0 878
1993 566 117 61 172 2 n/a n/a 0 918
1994 594 130 64 203 2 n/a n/a 0 993
1995 567 158 59 256 2 n/a n/a 0 1042
1996 567 158 59 256 2 n/a n/a 0 1042
1997 445 105 57 211 0 n/a n/a 0 818
1998 583 175 70 251 0 n/a n/a 0 1079
1999 503 188 80 279 0 n/a n/a 0 1050
2000 442 203 89 335 3 n/a n/a 0 1072
2001 333 169 59 474 6 n/a n/a 0 1041
2002 252 204 48 670 3 n/a n/a 0 1177
2003 252 204 48 670 3 n/a n/a 0 1177
2004 208 168 38 577 3 n/a n/a 0 994
2005 175 178 43 683 11 n/a n/a 0 1090
2006 183 205 63 755 10 n/a n/a 0 1216
2007 160 245 73 778 9 n/a n/a 0 1265
2008 135 191 77 713 10 n/a n/a 0 1126
2009 125 212 70 685 9 n/a n/a 0 1101
2010 112 224 75 705 9 n/a n/a 0 1125
2011 90 181 59 734 1 1 17 0 1083
2012 79 148 63 731 6 1 9 0 1037
2013 80 158 56 692 6 2 8 0 1002
2014 67 156 51 666 12 3 3 0 958
2015 68 148 96 654 18 4 7 0 995
2016 69 133 101 642 16 1 11 0 973
2017 72 156 82 604 22 1 6 0 943
2018 69 152 83 542 23 1 7 0 877
2019 73 145 66 498 20 1 7 0 810
2020 57 154 52 472 16 0 5 0 756
2021 41 136 37 430 12 0 6 0 662
2022 47 144 47 412 8 0 10 0 668
2023 40 148 43 423 6 0 16 0 676
2024 60 174 68 558 7 0 23 0 890

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 Metcalf Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 878 53.0 16.5 24.9
1993 918 54.0 17.0 33.4
1994 993 58.8 16.9 27.7
1995 1042 62.5 16.7 29.6
1996 1042 62.5 16.7 29.6
1997 818 53.1 15.4 28.2
1998 1079 61.4 17.6 24.7
1999 1050 60.0 17.5 37.7
2000 1072 63.5 16.9 38.2
2001 1041 66.3 15.7 51.8
2002 1177 71.1 16.6 58
2003 1177 71.1 16.6 58
2004 994 63.3 15.7 57.4
2005 1090 66.5 16.4 62.1
2006 1216 75.0 16.2 66.7
2007 1265 81.4 15.5 68.5
2008 1126 72.8 15.5 69.2
2009 1101 72.6 15.1 76
2010 1125 72.4 15.5 79.1
2011 1083 69.5 15.5 81.8
2012 1037 58.9 17.6 82.6
2013 1002 56.2 17.8 84.8
2014 958 54.8 17.4 82.9
2015 995 56.0 17.7 79.9
2016 973 55.0 17.6 78
2017 943 56.3 16.7 81.1
2018 877 53.5 16.3 76.2
2019 810 53.6 15.0 79.6
2020 756 51.4 14.6 82.9
2021 662 52.9 12.4 84.3
2022 668 48.0 13.9 83.1
2023 676 45.6 14.8 89.1
2024 890 62.2 14.2 83.9

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 Metcalf Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 878 53.0 16.5 24.9
1993 918 54.0 17.0 33.4
1994 993 58.8 16.9 27.7
1995 1042 62.5 16.7 29.6
1996 1042 62.5 16.7 29.6
1997 818 53.1 15.4 28.2
1998 1079 61.4 17.6 24.7
1999 1050 60.0 17.5 37.7
2000 1072 63.5 16.9 38.2
2001 1041 66.3 15.7 51.8
2002 1177 71.1 16.6 58
2003 1177 71.1 16.6 58
2004 994 63.3 15.7 57.4
2005 1090 66.5 16.4 62.1
2006 1216 75.0 16.2 66.7
2007 1265 81.4 15.5 68.5
2008 1126 72.8 15.5 69.2
2009 1101 72.6 15.1 76
2010 1125 72.4 15.5 79.1
2011 1083 69.5 15.5 81.8
2012 1037 58.9 17.6 82.6
2013 1002 56.2 17.8 84.8
2014 958 54.8 17.4 82.9
2015 995 56.0 17.7 79.9
2016 973 55.0 17.6 78
2017 943 56.3 16.7 81.1
2018 877 53.5 16.3 76.2
2019 810 53.6 15.0 79.6
2020 756 51.4 14.6 82.9
2021 662 52.9 12.4 84.3
2022 668 48.0 13.9 83.1
2023 676 45.6 14.8 89.1
2024 890 62.2 14.2 83.9

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 Metcalf Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,241 (13.4%) $8,010 (86.6%) $9,251
2020 $1,184 (12.6%) $8,231 (87.4%) $9,415
2021 $1,653 (14.9%) $9,434 (85.1%) $11,087

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Metcalf Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2479th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2421st of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Metcalf Elementary)4138
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Metcalf Elementary)4021
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4746
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Metcalf Elementary)4043
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4748
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Metcalf Elementary)3750
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4947
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Metcalf Elementary)4654
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6061
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Metcalf Elementary)4858
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Metcalf Elementary)5333
 20%
   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 Students810676
 16.5%
African American145148
 2.1%
American Indian206
 70%
Asian6643
 34.8%
Hispanic498423
 15.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7340
 45.2%
Two or More Races716
 128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.6%89.1%
 9.4%


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Students who attend Metcalf Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kahla Middle
High : Langham Creek High School

Students at Metcalf Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 20% African American, 8% Asian, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 890 students attended Metcalf Elementary.

Metcalf Elementary ranks 3281st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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