As the only public elementary school in the Museum District, MacGregor Elementary School is known for its school-wide magnet program in music and the fine arts. Beginning in prekindergarten and continuing through fifth grade, MacGregor’s young scholars engage in rigorous academic programming and enrichment activities focusing on the arts.
MacGregor Elementary is part of the early history of the Museum District. The school first opened in 1922 as Southmore Elementary School, but the name was changed to MacGregor in 1930. As a music magnet school, MacGregor offers students the chance to learn a variety of instruments and focus their talent with specific classes in piano, strings, band and guitar. Students also participate in performances to develop their artistic skills and gain confidence. Another perk of a MacGregor education is the opportunity to enjoy the school's gardens and use them to learn about nature and nutrition.
Through engaging academics, rigorous music study and extracurricular athletics, students at MacGregor Elementary School receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in the next step of their academic journey.
MacGregor Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
4801 La Branch St,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Tara D Garrett
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Niche Grade
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
56%
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Math Proficiency
54%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
26
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Full Time Teachers
26
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Teachers in First or Second Year
28.1%
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GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Female
51.7%
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Male
48.3%
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Black
71.7%
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Hispanic
18.1%
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Two or more races
5.3%
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White
3.1%
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Asian
1.8%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/4/2021
My daughter had attended MacGregor since she was in kinder. Since those years I noticed many changes to the school like staff changes and the removal of a pto to allow parents to raise money and support the school and the students. I personally never had any issues with the teachers through the year...
9/7/2020
I would give MacGregor a strong B+. My daughter went here for Kindergarten, and is returning for first grade. I wasn’t really sure about this school at first because of the lack of high diversity numbers but I have been quite pleased with MacGregor. I think this school is very under rated. I hold a...
1/25/2019
In all honesty, I give this school 3.5 stars for very personal reasons. I am a parent that grew up in the neighborhood and have history here and want to support a local school. This school at one point in time was pretty good for public school. But good public schools are usually supported heavily b...
8/14/2018
The school definitely gears its curriculum to teaching students how to become more effective at taking standardized tests. Unfortunately, this rarely translates to conceptual knowledge and ones ability to apply those concepts outside of very specific parameters. Students at this campus routinely fun...
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List Price Range
$185K - $4.6M
Homes For Sale
70
Average Home Value
$641,415
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
62%
Average Household Income
$133,820
% of College Grads
77.9%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
2,619 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
49.5%
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Parks in this Area
Elizabeth Baldwin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Hermann Park
McGovern Centennial Gardens
Mandell Park
- Picnic Area
- Botanical Gardens
Peggy Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bell Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
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MacGregor Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Houston, TX and is served by the Houston Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 395 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. MacGregor Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $641,415. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hcc Life Skills Program, Houston Academy for International Studies, Young Women's College Prep Academy, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near MacGregor Elementary School.