Serving 735 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Miss May Vernon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miss May Vernon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Miss May Vernon Elementary School's student population of 735 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Miss May Vernon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miss May Vernon Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1355 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
50%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miss May Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
Miss May Vernon Elementary School is ranked #1355 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Miss May Vernon Elementary School often compared to?
Miss May Vernon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nesmith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Miss May Vernon Elementary School?
735 students attend Miss May Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Miss May Vernon Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miss May Vernon Elementary School?
Miss May Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Miss May Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Miss May Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Miss May Vernon Elementary School part of?
Miss May Vernon Elementary School is part of Royse City Independent School District.
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