Serving 775 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdermott 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McDermott Elementary School serves the eastern part of San Antonio, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3 square miles. Most families live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcdermott Elementary School's student population of 775 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
775 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
At McDermott Elementary, we do great things!
School Rankings
Mcdermott 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 Mcdermott Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#6860 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Green
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdermott Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdermott Elementary School is ranked #6860 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mcdermott Elementary School often compared to?
Mcdermott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rhodes Elementary School, Thornton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mcdermott Elementary School?
775 students attend Mcdermott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mcdermott Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdermott Elementary School?
Mcdermott Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdermott Elementary School offer ?
Mcdermott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcdermott Elementary School part of?
Mcdermott Elementary School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcdermott Elementary School located?
Mcdermott Elementary School is located in the Northwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 30 other public schools located in Northwest Side.
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