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Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary School

Public | 1-3 | 502 students

 

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Posted February 13, 2008

OMG.... This is the best School ever. I have never seen teachers treat their students as kids of their own, They take the time to study the needs and abilities for each and every kid.. My kids love waking up in the morning to get to school.. and that lets me know that the staff is doing their job and probably enjoying it..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2006

Lucy Mae McDonald is a wonderful school. It has a great learning environment due to the commitment of teachers, principals and all the staff. We really love this school!
—Submitted by Cristin Mears, a parent


Posted April 15, 2004

Great school, we love the teachers & staff! They really pay attention to each and every student.
—Submitted by Stacey Lankford, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

166 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students78%
Female79%
Male78%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education46%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education67%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 65% 50%
White 26% 31%
Black 7% 13%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 74%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 31%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 17%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 11%N/A23%
21 or more years 18%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs Marla Laudan
Fax number
  • (972) 544-2116

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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500 Fm 983
Ferris, TX 75125
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