Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcwhorter 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 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCWHORTER EL serves the northwest part of Lubbock, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcwhorter Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mcwhorter 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 Mcwhorter Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#4512 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcwhorter Elementary School's ranking?
Mcwhorter Elementary School is ranked #4512 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mcwhorter Elementary School often compared to?
Mcwhorter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hodges Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mcwhorter Elementary School?
527 students attend Mcwhorter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mcwhorter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcwhorter Elementary School?
Mcwhorter Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcwhorter Elementary School offer ?
Mcwhorter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcwhorter Elementary School part of?
Mcwhorter Elementary School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcwhorter Elementary School located?
Mcwhorter Elementary School is located in the Arnett Benson neighborhood of Lubbock, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Arnett Benson.
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