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#5802 of 8,552 schools in TX
Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL
Elementary School · Ferris ISD · Ferris, TX
A Ferris ISD elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 403, Ferris, TX 75125
- Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,757/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ferris), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,929
Median home value
$198,000
Median rent
$1,089/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Lee Longino ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 1–5 | 0.4 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 539 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ferris ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL is listed in FERRIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL
Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL is a public elementary school in Ferris, TX, part of Ferris ISD, serving approximately 662 students in grades 1st-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,802 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL
What grades does Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL serve?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL rank in TX?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL ranks #5,802 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL a charter school?
No, Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL a Title I school?
No, Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucy Mae Mcdonald EL?
82.8% of students at Lucy Mae Mcdonald 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 662
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ellis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (972) 544-2574
- Area population (ZIP 75125)
- 7,154
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75125; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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