For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 360 students in Mc Dade, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Mc Dade, TX are Mcdade Elementary School and Mcdade High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Dade, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mc Dade have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mc Dade, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcdade Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdade High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Grades: 7-12
| 165 students
Mc Dade, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mcdade Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Grades: 10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mc Dade, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Mc Dade, TX include Mcdade Elementary School and Mcdade High School.
How many public schools are located in Mc Dade?
2 public schools are located in Mc Dade.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Dade?
Mc Dade public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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