Serving 916 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcnamara Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 916 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCNAMARA EL serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcnamara Elementary School's student population of 916 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
916 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mcnamara 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 Mcnamara Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#4987 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcnamara Elementary School's ranking?
Mcnamara Elementary School is ranked #4987 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mcnamara Elementary School?
916 students attend Mcnamara Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mcnamara Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcnamara Elementary School?
Mcnamara Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcnamara Elementary School offer ?
Mcnamara Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcnamara Elementary School part of?
Mcnamara Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcnamara Elementary School located?
Mcnamara Elementary School is located in the Braes Timbers neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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