Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Margaret B Henderson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaret B. Henderson Elementary serves the west part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret B Henderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Margaret B Henderson Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Margaret B Henderson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret B Henderson Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#2645 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Margaret B Henderson Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret B Henderson Elementary School is ranked #2645 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Margaret B Henderson Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret B Henderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Margaret B Henderson Elementary School?
337 students attend Margaret B Henderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Margaret B Henderson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret B Henderson Elementary School?
Margaret B Henderson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaret B Henderson Elementary School offer ?
Margaret B Henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Margaret B Henderson Elementary School part of?
Margaret B Henderson Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Margaret B Henderson Elementary School located?
Margaret B Henderson Elementary School is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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