Serving 920 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H F Mcneill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 920 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H F Mcneill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
H F Mcneill Elementary School's student population of 920 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
920 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
H F Mcneill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H F Mcneill Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#692 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
32%
13%
White
18%
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
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 H F Mcneill Elementary School's ranking?
H F Mcneill Elementary School is ranked #692 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are H F Mcneill Elementary School often compared to?
H F Mcneill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juan Seguin Elementary School, Barbara Jordan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend H F Mcneill Elementary School?
920 students attend H F Mcneill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of H F Mcneill Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H F Mcneill Elementary School?
H F Mcneill Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H F Mcneill Elementary School offer ?
H F Mcneill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is H F Mcneill Elementary School part of?
H F Mcneill Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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