Margaret S Mcwhirter Elementary School
Tel:
(281)284-4800
- Margaret S Mcwhirter Elementary School serves 869 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Margaret S Mcwhirter Elementary School's student population of 869 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 869 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Margaret S Mcwhirter Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Margaret S Mcwhirter Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4719 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 52% |
| Black | 20% | 13% |
| White | 10% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clear Creek Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Margaret S Mcwhirter Elementary School is Clear View High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Space Center Intermediate School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Space Center Intermediate School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Webster Clear View High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 199 students
0.2 miles
400 S Walnut
Webster, TX 77598
(281)284-1500 0.2 9-12 199 - Houston Space Center Intermediate School Grades: 6-9 | 938 students
1.7 miles
17400 Saturn Ln
Houston, TX 77058
(281)284-3300 1.7 6-9 938 - Houston G H Whitcomb Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 720 students
1.9 miles
900 Reseda Dr
Houston, TX 77062
(281)284-4900 1.9 PK-5 720 - Houston Clear Lake City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 595 students
2.2 miles
1707 Fairwind Rd
Houston, TX 77062
(281)284-4200 2.2 PK-5 595 - League City James H Ross Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 636 students
2.3 miles
2401 W Main St
League City, TX 77573
(281)284-4500 2.3 PK-5 636
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