Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mendenhall 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mendenhall Elementary serves the southeast part of Plano, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mendenhall Elementary School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mendenhall 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 Mendenhall Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#5524 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)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Mendenhall Elementary School's ranking?
Mendenhall Elementary School is ranked #5524 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mendenhall Elementary School often compared to?
Mendenhall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccall Elementary School, Barksdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mendenhall Elementary School?
563 students attend Mendenhall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mendenhall Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mendenhall Elementary School?
Mendenhall Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mendenhall Elementary School offer ?
Mendenhall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mendenhall Elementary School part of?
Mendenhall Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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