Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Max H Simpson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Max H Simpson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Max H Simpson Elementary School's student population of 550 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Max H Simpson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Max H Simpson Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1683 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
51%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Max H Simpson Elementary School's ranking?
Max H Simpson Elementary School is ranked #1683 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Max H Simpson Elementary School often compared to?
Max H Simpson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longbranch Elementary School, Margaret L Felty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Max H Simpson Elementary School?
550 students attend Max H Simpson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Max H Simpson Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Max H Simpson Elementary School?
Max H Simpson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Max H Simpson Elementary School offer ?
Max H Simpson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Max H Simpson Elementary School part of?
Max H Simpson Elementary School is part of Waxahachie ISD School District.
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