D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Matthys El

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 1500 MAIN ST, South Houston, TX 77587
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 17% proficient · 16th percentile in Texas
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
520
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%16/100reading 15th percentile, math 17th percentile among Texas elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 90% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−18 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic22%17%reading -10 pts, math -11 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -11 pts, math -8 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1500 MAIN ST
City South Houston
ZIP Code 77587
District 4834320
NCES School ID 483432001466
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77587

Understanding the community around Matthys El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,925
Per Capita Income $20,716
Poverty Rate 21.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%
High School or Higher 60.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $146,300
Median Rent $1,131
Owner-Occupied 51.9%
Renter-Occupied 48.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Matthys El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 93.3%
White 4.0%
Black 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 520
Teachers (FTE) 35.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Matthys El?
Matthys El has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Matthys El?
Matthys El has 520 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Matthys El serve?
Matthys El serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Matthys El receive per student?
Matthys El receives $14,899 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Matthys El in 77587 ▼
Avg Home Value
$191,774
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,242
1-Year Change
+0.0%
% Renters
48.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026