Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mclaughlin Strickland 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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: 706 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for McLaughlin Strickland Elementary is located in the eastern part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the school, reaching up to 1.9 miles at its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School's student population of 706 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
706 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mclaughlin Strickland 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 Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#6010 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
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 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School's ranking?
Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School is ranked #6010 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School?
706 students attend Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School?
Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School offer ?
Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School part of?
Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
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