Macarthur El
Galena Park, TX · Galena Park ISD · Grades PK-5
1,268th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 71%▲ Improving
Macarthur El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Macarthur El 1,268th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 71% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 71th in 2025 — improving.
Macarthur El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 238 students tested
Macarthur El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 583 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.5% | 92.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 5.4% | 2.6% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Macarthur El
Typical home value $164K in zip 77547 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Macarthur El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Galena Park ElGalena Park ISD · 0.7 mi away1,494th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 50% - 8Jacinto City ElGalena Park ISD · 1.4 mi away980th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 59% - 8Pyburn ElGalena Park ISD · 1.6 mi away1,202nd of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 57% - 4Whittier ElHouston ISD · 1.9 mi away2,998th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 38% - 2Harris R P ElHouston ISD · 2 mi away3,797th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 35% - 2Pleasantville ElHouston ISD · 2.4 mi away3,640th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 30% - 1The Varnett School - EastThe Varnett Public School · 2.5 mi away · charter4,031st of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 31% - 8Woodland Acres ElGalena Park ISD · 2.8 mi away1,235th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Macarthur El in?
Macarthur El is part of the Galena Park ISD district in Galena Park, Texas.
Is Macarthur El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Macarthur El 1,268th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Macarthur El?
Hispanic 93%, Black 4%, White 3% (583 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Macarthur El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77547 is $164K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.