Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, A B Mcbay 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
A B Mcbay Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of A B Mcbay Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
19%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are A B Mcbay Elementary School often compared to?
A B Mcbay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coolidge Elementary School, H O Whitehurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend A B Mcbay Elementary School?
527 students attend A B Mcbay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of A B Mcbay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A B Mcbay Elementary School?
A B Mcbay Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does A B Mcbay Elementary School offer ?
A B Mcbay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is A B Mcbay Elementary School part of?
A B Mcbay Elementary School is part of Mexia Independent School District.
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