McGown El vs Wells El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 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
Wells El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,133 students
| Measure | McGown El Cypress, Texas | Wells El Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #720 of 4,686 | #293 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12370 of 50,301 | #4806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,408 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 1,408 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Cypress | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wells El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 68.5).
- •McGown El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 14.9%).
- •Wells El does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.8).
- •McGown El is the larger school with 1,408 students compared with 1,133.
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 Wells El?
On the Success Index (US), Wells El ranks higher (80.4 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 Wells El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McGown El: 1,408. Wells El: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McGown El and Wells El rank in Texas?
McGown El is 720th of 4,686 and Wells El is 293rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).