Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Harris 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary Harris Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Harris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Harris Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#5561 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
67%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Harris Elementary School is ranked #5561 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mary Harris Elementary School?
374 students attend Mary Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mary Harris Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Harris Elementary School?
Mary Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Harris Elementary School offer ?
Mary Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Harris Elementary School part of?
Mary Harris Elementary School is part of Crowley Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 9/10/2019
It's awesome the kids there are great and the teachers are nice really cool place and the librarian is nice and the computer teacher is nice too really recommend going there, GO HUSKIES!!!!
1 2/21/2019
From my perspective, this school is not that great. I`m a 6th grader from that school. The teachers there does not care about you at all. I totally do not recommend you bring your kid here, either homeschool them or let them go to a different school. You do not want to be stuck where I am.
5 12/28/2015
Since I go there it is a very good school and there are very better schools than this I like it. Our principal (ms.Thomas ) is a very respectful person aND gets what we are going through, now remembering the poem is not really cool but since I did what she said and remembered it I got to go to the huskies celebration!!!!. GO HUSKIES!!
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