Serving 918 students in grades 9, Macarthur Ninth Grade Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Ninth Grade Elementary School?
918 students attend Macarthur Ninth Grade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Macarthur Ninth Grade Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Ninth Grade Elementary School?
Macarthur Ninth Grade Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Macarthur Ninth Grade Elementary School offer ?
Macarthur Ninth Grade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Macarthur Ninth Grade Elementary School part of?
Macarthur Ninth Grade Elementary School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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