Serving 876 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mahaffey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mahaffey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mahaffey Elementary School's student population of 876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Mahaffey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mahaffey 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
#1391 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
30%
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
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Mahaffey Elementary School's ranking?
Mahaffey Elementary School is ranked #1391 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mahaffey Elementary School often compared to?
Mahaffey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metzler Elementary School, Northampton Elementary School, Zwink Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mahaffey Elementary School?
876 students attend Mahaffey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mahaffey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahaffey Elementary School?
Mahaffey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mahaffey Elementary School offer ?
Mahaffey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mahaffey Elementary School part of?
Mahaffey Elementary School is part of Klein Independent School District.
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