Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LEE A MCSHAN JR EL serves the northern part of the Dallas, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School's student population of 670 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#5716 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
49%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School is ranked #5716 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School, Jill Stone El At Vickery Meadow by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School?
670 students attend Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School?
Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School offer ?
Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School part of?
Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School located?
Lee A Mcshan Jr Elementary School is located in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Vickery Meadow.
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