Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mcdade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCDADE ISD's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Mc Dade, TX, covering approximately 65.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, which extends up to 7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcdade Elementary School's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
208 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcdade 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 Mcdade Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#6609 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Mcdade Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdade Elementary School is ranked #6609 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mcdade Elementary School often compared to?
Mcdade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elgin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mcdade Elementary School?
208 students attend Mcdade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mcdade Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdade Elementary School?
Mcdade Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdade Elementary School offer ?
Mcdade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mcdade Elementary School part of?
Mcdade Elementary School is part of Mcdade Independent School District.
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