McGown El vs Pope El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGown El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,408 students
Pope El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
997 students
| Measure | McGown El Cypress, Texas | Pope El Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #720 of 4,686 | #97 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12370 of 50,301 | #1881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,408 | 997 |
| Enrollment | 1,408 | 997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 84% |
| Math proficiency | – | 86% |
| city | Cypress | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pope El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 68.5).
- •McGown El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 12.9%).
- •Pope El does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.8).
- •McGown El is the larger school with 1,408 students compared with 997.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McGown El better than Pope El?
On the Success Index (US), Pope El ranks higher (86.4 vs 68.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McGown El and Pope El?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McGown El: 1,408. Pope El: 997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McGown El and Pope El rank in Texas?
McGown El is 720th of 4,686 and Pope El is 97th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).