Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mcmasters Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCMASTERS EL serves the northeast part of Pasadena, TX, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of the school, typically 5-10 minutes away, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcmasters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mcmasters Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
339 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mcmasters Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcmasters Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#3518 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 26-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 Mcmasters Elementary School's ranking?
Mcmasters Elementary School is ranked #3518 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mcmasters Elementary School?
339 students attend Mcmasters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mcmasters Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcmasters Elementary School?
Mcmasters Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcmasters Elementary School offer ?
Mcmasters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mcmasters Elementary School part of?
Mcmasters Elementary School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
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