Serving 702 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Magrill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)46%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
42%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Magrill Elementary School?
702 students attend Magrill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Magrill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magrill Elementary School?
Magrill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magrill Elementary School offer ?
Magrill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Magrill Elementary School part of?
Magrill Elementary School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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