Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Marcy 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marcy Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marcy Elementary School is 0.45, 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)
(16-17)45-49%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Marcy Elementary School?
405 students attend Marcy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Marcy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marcy Elementary School?
Marcy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marcy Elementary School offer ?
Marcy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Marcy Elementary School part of?
Marcy Elementary School is part of Big Spring Independent School District.
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