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Mcdade Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 377 students in Mcdade Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mcdade Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
377 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mcdade Independent School District, which is ranked #970 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#968 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
70%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
58%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
38%
24%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,249 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,117 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,249
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,117
$14,079
Best Mcdade Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdade High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Mcdade Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcdade Independent School District?
Mcdade Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 377 students.
What is the rank of Mcdade Independent School District?
Mcdade Independent School District is ranked #970 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdade Independent School District?
58% of Mcdade Independent School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcdade Independent School District?
Mcdade Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mcdade Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,117 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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