Mcdade Independent School District

156 Marlin St
Mcdade, TX 78650-0400
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mcdade Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 377 students in Mcdade Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mcdade Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,243 Schools
# Students
377 Students
5,523,968 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
368,105 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mcdade Independent School District, which is ranked #969 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#968 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

32%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
46%
70%
90.3%
(2022-23)
20.3%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
58%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
13%

Showing 2009–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
38%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,753 is higher than the state median of $15,451. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,809 is less than the state median of $16,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,753
$15,451

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,809
$16,607

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Mcdade Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdade High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Mcdade Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mcdade Independent School District?
Mcdade Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 377 students.
What is the rank of Mcdade Independent School District?
Mcdade Independent School District is ranked #969 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdade Independent School District?
58% of Mcdade Independent School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcdade Independent School District?
Mcdade Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mcdade Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,809 is less than the state median of $16,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 70% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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