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Below Average

#5400 of 7,897 schools in TX

Mendenhall EL

Elementary School · PLANO ISD

1330 19TH ST, Plano, TX 75074

598
Students
11.7:1
Student-Teacher
Pre-K – 5th
Grades Served
#5400 of 7,897 in TX

About Mendenhall EL

Mendenhall EL is a public elementary school in Plano, TX, part of the PLANO ISD. The school serves approximately 598 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6/10, placing it in the 31.6th percentile among TX schools — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.2/10). The school is situated in a large city setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-9 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17%
Reading/ELA Proficiency24%
Overall Proficiency21%
Expected (poverty-adj.)27%
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment9.2Exceptional29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1

Mendenhall EL — Students at Mendenhall EL score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

85.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Mendenhall EL Compares

See how Mendenhall EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.6/10
32th percentile in TX
Academic
2.8/10
2.8/10
Growth
2.7/10
Below average
Environment
9.2/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
86%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
51 teachers

Location

1330 19TH ST, Plano, TX 75074

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
WILLIAMS H S PLANO 0.4 mi 5.2
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Plano 0.6 mi 5.5
BOWMAN MIDDLE PLANO 0.9 mi 6.3
MEMORIAL EL PLANO 0.9 mi 5.2
BARRON EL PLANO 1.2 mi 5.2
MEADOWS EL PLANO 1.1 mi 4.4
HEAD START PLANO 1.1 mi 5.2
LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY PLANO DALLAS 1.5 mi 3.9
ACADEMY H S PLANO 1.4 mi 9.3
SIGLER EL PLANO 1.6 mi 6.4
PEARSON EARLY CHILDHOOD PLANO 1.9 mi 6.4
HARRINGTON EL PLANO 1.8 mi 7.3
WIND ROSE ACADEMY Plano 2.0 mi 5.5
FORMAN EL PLANO 1.9 mi 5.5
CLARK H S PLANO 2.3 mi 4.6
CHRISTIE EL PLANO 2.2 mi 4.9
ARMSTRONG MIDDLE PLANO 2.1 mi 5.4
CARPENTER MIDDLE PLANO 2.3 mi 5.3
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SOUTH PLANO Plano 2.2 mi 5.5
MESSIAH LUTHERAN LAMBS EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Plano 2.3 mi 5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mendenhall EL

What grades does Mendenhall EL serve?

Mendenhall EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mendenhall EL?

Mendenhall EL has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall EL is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mendenhall EL rank in TX?

Mendenhall EL is ranked #5400 out of 7,897 schools in TX.

What is Mendenhall EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Mendenhall EL has a composite rating of 4.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Mendenhall EL a charter school?

No, Mendenhall EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mendenhall EL a Title I school?

No, Mendenhall EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mendenhall EL?

85.6% of students at Mendenhall EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
598
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Free/Reduced Lunch
85.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Collin County
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details