Macarthur El
Galena Park, TX · Galena Park ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,268th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 71%▲ Improving
1801 N MAIN, Galena Park, TX 77547
(832)386-4630NCES ID 482025001987Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 238 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 583 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.1% | 92.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.7% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 4.7% | 2.6% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $164K in zip 77547 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Macarthur El
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ELA 31% ▼28 · Math 35% ▼21Compare - #3640Pleasantville ElHouston ISD · 2.4 mi away3,640th of 4,406
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ELA 59% = · Math 57% ▲1Compare
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.