Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcclendon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCCLENDON EL serves the entire school district in Nevada, TX, covering an area of approximately 72.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcclendon Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
548 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Mcclendon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcclendon Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#5052 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
61%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
34%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcclendon Elementary School's ranking?
Mcclendon Elementary School is ranked #5052 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mcclendon Elementary School often compared to?
Mcclendon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nesmith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mcclendon Elementary School?
548 students attend Mcclendon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mcclendon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcclendon Elementary School?
Mcclendon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcclendon Elementary School offer ?
Mcclendon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcclendon Elementary School part of?
Mcclendon Elementary School is part of Community Independent School District.
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