Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcrae 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 98% 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: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCRAE EL serves the east part of Fort Worth, TX, encompassing an attendance zone that covers approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcrae Elementary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
543 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Rankings
Mcrae 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 Mcrae Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#7410 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
90%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. 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 Mcrae Elementary School's ranking?
Mcrae Elementary School is ranked #7410 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mcrae Elementary School often compared to?
Mcrae Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like S S Dillow Elementary School, T A Sims Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mcrae Elementary School?
543 students attend Mcrae Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mcrae Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcrae Elementary School?
Mcrae Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcrae Elementary School offer ?
Mcrae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcrae Elementary School part of?
Mcrae Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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