Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckamy 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 28% (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 96% 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: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKamy Elementary serves the northeast part of the Dallas, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckamy Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
553 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Mckamy 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 Mckamy 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
#6560 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
64%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
27%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckamy Elementary School's ranking?
Mckamy Elementary School is ranked #6560 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mckamy Elementary School often compared to?
Mckamy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcwhorter Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% 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 Mckamy Elementary School?
553 students attend Mckamy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mckamy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckamy Elementary School?
Mckamy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mckamy Elementary School offer ?
Mckamy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mckamy Elementary School part of?
Mckamy Elementary School is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckamy Elementary School located?
Mckamy Elementary School is located in the Far North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 21 other public schools located in Far North Dallas.
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