May High School, sometimes referred to as May High School & Junior High, is a public high school located in May, Texas, United States. It is classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the May Independent School District located in northeastern Brown County.
Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, May Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MAY EL's attendance zone covers the entire school district in May, TX, encompassing approximately 207.6 square miles. Families typically drive 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.4 miles and the furthest edge located 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
May Elementary School's student population of 129 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
May 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 May Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#3620 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
74%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is May Elementary School's ranking?
May Elementary School is ranked #3620 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend May Elementary School?
129 students attend May Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of May Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of May Elementary School?
May Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does May Elementary School offer ?
May Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is May Elementary School part of?
May Elementary School is part of May Independent School District.
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