Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School's student population of 674 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
64%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School's ranking?
Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School is ranked #892 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School often compared to?
Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longbranch Elementary School, J A Vitovsky Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School?
674 students attend Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School?
Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School offer ?
Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School part of?
Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School is part of Midlothian Independent School District.
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