Serving 641 students in grades 1-3, Lucy Mae Mcdonald 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Ferris, TX school district, encompassing approximately 80.1 square miles. Families can generally expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School's student population of 641 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Lucy Mae Mcdonald 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 Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#4872 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
73%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School's ranking?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School is ranked #4872 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School often compared to?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer Elementary School, Wedgeworth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School?
641 students attend Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School offer ?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School part of?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School is part of Ferris Independent School District.
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