Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Macdonell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 491 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Macdonell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macdonell Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Macdonell Elementary School is ranked #7177 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Macdonell Elementary School?
491 students attend Macdonell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Macdonell Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macdonell Elementary School?
Macdonell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Macdonell Elementary School offer ?
Macdonell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Macdonell Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Macdonell Elementary School located?
Macdonell Elementary School is located in the Western Division neighborhood of Laredo, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Western Division.
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The nearest high school to Macdonell Elementary School is Martin High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Christen Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 491 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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