McBee Elementary

Summary:

McBee Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 344 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McBee Elementary faces significant challenges compared to its district and state counterparts. The school has a much higher Hispanic student population (94.19%) than the district and state averages, and it consistently underperforms on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 40.63% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 55.65% for AISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school also struggles to support its student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools for female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students. Additionally, McBee Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (96.8%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Guerrero Thompson, which is located about 1.3 miles away, McBee Elementary generally performs worse on academic measures. The school's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 1,733 out of 4,320 Texas elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 3,895 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, suggests that it is struggling to keep up with the academic progress of its peers. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and English Language Learners, coupled with the school's low student-teacher ratio, may be contributing to its academic challenges and the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1101 W Braker Ln
       Austin, TX  78758


(512) 841-2500

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3895th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,765 Help


Students who attend McBee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Burnet Middle
High:    Navarro Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.5%
African American:
3.5%
White:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McBee Elementary ranks worse than 83.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 51st among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.5%), African American (3.5%), White (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McBee Elementary is 13.3. 45 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McBee Elementary is $12,765, which is the 35th highest among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McBee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McBee Elementary 3895th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See McBee Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McBee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McBee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.27 2995th 3465 13.6%
2005 30.64 2841st 3475 18.2%
2006 19.82 3163rd 3476 9.0%
2007 30.05 3067th 3724 17.6%
2008 29.23 3146th 3768 16.5%
2009 43.99 2546th 3884 34.4%
2010 46.96 2484th 3937 36.9%
2011 40.35 2929th 4095 28.5%
2012 42.20 2758th 4206 34.4%
2013 38.90 2930th 4221 30.6%
2014 52.06 2204th 4260 48.3%
2015 60.88 1733rd 4320 59.9%
2016 59.74 1788th 4286 58.3%
2017 52.98 1802nd 4329 58.4%
2018 53.46 1826th 4359 58.1%
2019 50.54 2007th 4479 55.2%
2021 14.91 4214th 4578 8.0%
2022 32.17 3236th 4581 29.4%
2023 29.64 3422nd 4647 26.4%
2024 22.48 3895th 4675 16.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McBee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.36 398th 3226 87.7%
2019 73.66 496th 3333 85.1%
2021 28.16 2769th 3446 19.6%
2022 39.56 2251st 3487 35.4%
2023 36.95 2418th 3556 32.0%
2024 23.59 3100th 3638 14.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McBee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.88 879th 3558 75.3%
2019 55.79 1114th 3684 69.8%
2021 26.78 3063rd 3799 19.4%
2022 32.13 2864th 3952 27.5%
2023 33.04 2886th 4086 29.4%
2024 43.95 2288th 4261 46.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McBee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.55 796th 4264 81.3%
2019 67.72 924th 4309 78.6%
2021 21.27 3956th 4451 11.1%
2022 43.46 2588th 4477 42.2%
2023 42.75 2691st 4521 40.5%
2024 24.49 3904th 4560 14.4%
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Rank History for Female students at McBee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.92 1846th 4306 57.1%
2019 43.43 2453rd 4348 43.6%
2021 17.59 4045th 4499 10.1%
2022 34.95 3103rd 4561 32.0%
2023 28.09 3533rd 4588 23.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McBee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.89 1180th 3184 62.9%
2021 5.16 2930th 3006 2.5%
2022 33.67 2401st 2958 18.8%
2023 31.08 2522nd 2980 15.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at McBee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.42 268th 4240 93.7%
2019 82.31 357th 4295 91.7%
2021 32.30 3180th 4331 26.6%
2022 47.67 2264th 4461 49.2%
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Rank History for Male students at McBee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.88 1851st 4319 57.1%
2019 57.80 1572nd 4357 63.9%
2021 14.26 4222nd 4498 6.1%
2022 29.77 3410th 4563 25.3%
2023 34.49 3112th 4585 32.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McBee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.58 1185th 4168 71.6%
2019 60.08 1377th 4188 67.1%
2021 18.64 3969th 4329 8.3%
2022 37.29 2938th 4376 32.9%
2023 37.34 2933rd 4401 33.4%
2024 23.20 3802nd 4431 14.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for McBee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 64 107 7 361 2 n/a n/a 0 541
2002 63 97 4 477 2 n/a n/a 0 643
2003 63 97 4 477 2 n/a n/a 0 643
2004 56 121 4 533 2 n/a n/a 0 716
2005 36 140 0 601 2 n/a n/a 0 779
2006 36 161 1 622 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2007 27 112 0 509 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2008 13 114 1 579 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2009 15 99 2 622 2 n/a n/a 0 740
2010 16 90 3 697 0 n/a n/a 0 806
2011 8 63 0 681 2 0 4 0 758
2012 11 64 1 680 1 0 6 0 763
2013 12 42 4 670 1 0 6 0 735
2014 14 47 5 491 2 0 8 0 567
2015 7 25 7 482 0 0 10 0 531
2016 9 22 5 449 0 0 5 0 490
2017 3 17 1 427 0 0 2 0 450
2018 4 16 1 371 0 0 3 0 395
2019 10 15 7 417 0 0 4 0 453
2020 11 18 7 426 0 0 2 0 464
2021 7 9 3 384 0 0 2 0 405
2022 11 9 3 359 1 0 2 0 385
2023 10 8 0 324 0 0 2 0 344
2024 9 13 0 344 0 0 2 0 368

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McBee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 541 38.3 14.1 72.8
2002 643 45.1 14.3 85.4
2003 643 45.1 14.3 85.4
2004 716 44.1 16.2 87.7
2005 779 49.7 15.7 77.7
2006 821 56.1 14.6 72
2007 648 49.0 13.2 94.6
2008 707 49.5 14.3 95.9
2009 740 51.1 14.5 97
2010 806 52.5 15.3 98.1
2011 758 52.5 14.4 99.1
2012 763 51.4 14.8 98.3
2013 735 51.2 14.3 98.5
2014 567 38.0 14.9 97.7
2015 531 38.0 13.9 95.5
2016 490 35.0 14.0 95.3
2017 450 33.6 13.3 94.2
2018 395 30.7 12.8 94.4
2019 453 34.3 13.1 95.1
2020 464 34.8 13.3 95.5
2021 405 34.0 11.9 93.8
2022 385 32.3 11.8 92.5
2023 344 23.8 14.4 96.8
2024 368 27.5 13.3 80.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McBee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 541 38.3 14.1 72.8
2002 643 45.1 14.3 85.4
2003 643 45.1 14.3 85.4
2004 716 44.1 16.2 87.7
2005 779 49.7 15.7 77.7
2006 821 56.1 14.6 72
2007 648 49.0 13.2 94.6
2008 707 49.5 14.3 95.9
2009 740 51.1 14.5 97
2010 806 52.5 15.3 98.1
2011 758 52.5 14.4 99.1
2012 763 51.4 14.8 98.3
2013 735 51.2 14.3 98.5
2014 567 38.0 14.9 97.7
2015 531 38.0 13.9 95.5
2016 490 35.0 14.0 95.3
2017 450 33.6 13.3 94.2
2018 395 30.7 12.8 94.4
2019 453 34.3 13.1 95.1
2020 464 34.8 13.3 95.5
2021 405 34.0 11.9 93.8
2022 385 32.3 11.8 92.5
2023 344 23.8 14.4 96.8
2024 368 27.5 13.3 80.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McBee Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,829 (16.3%) $9,415 (83.7%) $11,244
2020 $1,831 (16.7%) $9,101 (83.3%) $10,932
2021 $1,089 (8.5%) $11,676 (91.5%) $12,765

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McBee Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2007th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3422nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 28.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (McBee Elementary)3340
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McBee Elementary)5423
 31%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (McBee Elementary)4631
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (McBee Elementary)5635
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (McBee Elementary)08
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))2222
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (McBee Elementary)3946
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McBee Elementary)4553
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (McBee Elementary)4811
 37%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Science (McBee Elementary)013
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))129
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students453344
 24.1%
African American158
 46.7%
American Indian00
Asian70
 100%
Hispanic417324
 22.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1010
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.1%96.8%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McBee Elementary

Students at McBee Elementary are 93% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 368 students attended McBee Elementary.

McBee Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend McBee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Burnet Middle
High : Navarro Early College High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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