Serving 827 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W And Margie Stipes 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School's student population of 827 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
827 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4884 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
73%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
12%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School's ranking?
John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School is ranked #4884 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School often compared to?
John W And Margie Stipes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haley J Elementary School, Keyes Elementary School, Great Hearts Irving by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School?
827 students attend John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School?
John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School offer ?
John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School part of?
John W And Margie Stipes Elementary School is part of Irving Independent School District.
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