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McLeod Elementary

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Summary

McLeod Elementary is a public elementary school serving 165 students in grades PK-4 in the town of McLeod, Texas. This small school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with particularly strong academic performance for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

McLeod Elementary's academic achievements are impressive, with 58% of 3rd graders and 53% of 4th graders proficient or better in reading, compared to state averages of 50% and 47%. In math, 79% of 3rd graders and 67% of 4th graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the state averages of 43% and 47%. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 12:1 may contribute to these strong results. Notably, McLeod Elementary's performance for specific subgroups, such as female and male students, also ranks among the top 15-20% of Texas elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools, McLeod Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, George Washington Carver Elementary in the Karnack Independent School District has significantly lower academic achievement, with only 27% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading and 9% in math. McLeod Elementary's consistent improvement, from a 1-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 4-star rating in the most recent school year, demonstrates the school's ability to effectively address challenges and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.

165

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

70.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

19395 Farm Rd 125 E
Mc Leod, TX 75565-0350

(903) 796-7181

District: McLeod Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Hispanic:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2013 → 85th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (64% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2013

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school64%

District avg64%

Texas avg47%

Not ranked this year

McLeod Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	81.2	717 of 4647	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	85.7	531 of 4581	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	752 of 4578	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	29.8	3351 of 4479	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.2	2290 of 4359	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	73.1	944 of 4329	78.2%	★★★★☆
2016	84.3	518 of 4286	87.9%	★★★★☆
2015	77.3	887 of 4320	79.5%	★★★★☆
2014	69.4	1249 of 4260	70.7%	★★★★☆
2013	58.7	1808 of 4221	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	44.4	2633 of 4206	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	50.0	2402 of 4095	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.0	2171 of 3937	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.0	1873 of 3884	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	77.5	616 of 3768	83.7%	★★★★☆
2007	74.1	806 of 3724	78.4%	★★★★☆
2006	71.1	964 of 3476	72.3%	★★★★☆
2005	64.6	1284 of 3475	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	83.5	233 of 3465	93.3%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	95.7	63 of 4461	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	80.2	379 of 4331	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	19.0	4034 of 4295	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	26.4	3595 of 4240	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	82.5	610 of 4588	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	77.1	801 of 4561	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	74.1	895 of 4499	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	42.8	2491 of 4348	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.0	1584 of 4306	63.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	90.0	167 of 4521	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.8	114 of 4477	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	85.8	250 of 4451	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	37.1	2975 of 4309	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.9	1385 of 4264	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	71.7	1063 of 4585	76.8%	★★★★☆
2022	88.1	388 of 4563	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	83.1	580 of 4498	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	23.0	3708 of 4357	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.1	3107 of 4319	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	60.0	1213 of 3106	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.4	796 of 3082	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	59.5	1114 of 3082	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	21.9	2738 of 3142	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.2	2389 of 3127	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

At Risk (2022)99th percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)96th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2023)87th percentile~ school

Male (2023)77th percentile-8 vs school

White (2023)61st percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2022-2023) ?

Mathematics73%+28 vs state

Reading56%+7 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about McLeod Elementary

How many students attend McLeod Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended McLeod Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of McLeod Elementary?

Students at McLeod Elementary are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is McLeod Elementary in?

McLeod Independent School District (Isd)

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