Mcdade Elementary School serves 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
67%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Mcdade Elementary School?
272 students attend Mcdade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mcdade Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdade Elementary School?
Mcdade Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdade Elementary School offer ?
Mcdade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mcdade Elementary School part of?
Mcdade Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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