McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Summary:

McLaughlin Strickland Elementary is a public elementary school in Farmers Branch, Texas, serving 682 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (85.04%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (88.86%).

Despite spending more per student than the district average, McLaughlin Strickland Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on STAAR tests compared to the district and state averages, particularly in science. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with English Language Learners and students with disabilities performing significantly worse than their peers. Nearby schools in the district, such as Country Place Elementary, Stark Elementary, and Blair Elementary, generally outperform McLaughlin Strickland Elementary on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations.

The significant performance gaps between different student subgroups and the school's consistently low overall performance suggest a need for a comprehensive review of its instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems. Targeted interventions and support for underperforming student groups, as well as collaboration with higher-performing nearby schools, could help to address the equity concerns and improve academic outcomes for all students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3030 Fyke Rd
       Farmers Branch, TX  75234


(972) 968-5700

District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2731st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,813 Help


Students who attend McLaughlin Strickland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Field Middle
High:    Turner High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  684

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.1%
African American:
7.9%
White:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McLaughlin Strickland Elementary ranks worse than 58.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.1%), African American (7.9%), White (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary is 13.6. 12 elementary schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary is $10,813. 17 elementary schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McLaughlin Strickland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McLaughlin Strickland Elementary 2731st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See McLaughlin Strickland Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd) 407th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 48.06 2342nd 3884 39.7%
2010 50.91 2294th 3937 41.7%
2011 49.40 2441st 4095 40.4%
2012 38.72 2959th 4206 29.6%
2013 36.52 3058th 4221 27.6%
2014 34.58 3175th 4260 25.5%
2015 20.88 3734th 4320 13.6%
2016 18.49 3796th 4286 11.4%
2017 18.32 3854th 4329 11.0%
2018 22.79 3648th 4359 16.3%
2019 24.26 3674th 4479 18.0%
2021 18.69 3968th 4578 13.3%
2022 22.46 3813th 4581 16.8%
2023 39.93 2801st 4647 39.7%
2024 41.50 2731st 4675 41.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.83 2982nd 3226 7.6%
2019 25.21 2886th 3333 13.4%
2021 25.42 2947th 3446 14.5%
2022 35.36 2479th 3487 28.9%
2023 54.74 1423rd 3556 60.0%
2024 44.68 1925th 3638 47.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.08 2378th 3558 33.2%
2019 38.41 2175th 3684 41.0%
2021 25.47 3154th 3799 17.0%
2022 30.95 2956th 3952 25.2%
2023 49.66 1663rd 4086 59.3%
2024 40.40 2544th 4261 40.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.72 3268th 4264 23.4%
2019 37.16 2966th 4309 31.2%
2021 26.15 3660th 4451 17.8%
2022 32.11 3376th 4477 24.6%
2023 49.87 2193rd 4521 51.5%
2024 42.89 2686th 4560 41.1%
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Rank History for Female students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.71 3944th 4306 8.4%
2019 26.34 3546th 4348 18.4%
2021 17.15 4069th 4499 9.6%
2022 25.10 3726th 4561 18.3%
2023 42.10 2663rd 4588 42.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.94 892nd 3184 72.0%
2021 27.73 2397th 3006 20.3%
2022 33.66 2402nd 2958 18.8%
2023 63.27 1277th 2980 57.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.32 3657th 4240 13.8%
2019 27.79 3538th 4295 17.6%
2021 24.17 3782nd 4331 12.7%
2022 35.72 3114th 4461 30.2%
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Rank History for Male students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.95 3247th 4319 24.8%
2019 24.88 3606th 4357 17.2%
2021 23.13 3652nd 4498 18.8%
2022 25.32 3679th 4563 19.4%
2023 39.99 2766th 4585 39.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.19 762nd 1005 24.2%
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Rank History for African American students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.29 1034th 2483 58.4%
2019 29.00 2002nd 2515 20.4%
2021 34.65 1639th 2444 32.9%
2022 37.81 1549th 2421 36.0%
2023 82.53 238th 2443 90.3%
2024 72.49 421st 2421 82.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.48 3862nd 4168 7.3%
2019 26.07 3510th 4188 16.2%
2021 23.55 3666th 4329 15.3%
2022 28.72 3489th 4376 20.3%
2023 43.02 2558th 4401 41.9%
2024 41.25 2676th 4431 39.6%
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Rank History for White students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.08 1308th 3127 58.2%
2019 61.89 1087th 3142 65.4%
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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 McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 42 16 5 304 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 42 20 5 301 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2011 34 20 4 311 2 0 1 0 372
2012 33 23 5 333 2 0 3 0 399
2013 72 57 14 632 3 1 7 0 786
2014 64 60 15 639 1 2 10 0 791
2015 61 52 19 575 1 2 9 0 719
2016 65 40 17 605 0 0 9 0 736
2017 52 42 16 540 1 0 7 0 658
2018 40 39 21 509 1 0 4 0 614
2019 26 26 10 469 2 0 2 0 535
2020 29 34 7 530 1 0 9 0 610
2021 32 31 5 552 3 0 9 0 632
2022 22 58 3 559 2 2 11 0 657
2023 25 61 1 580 1 3 11 0 682
2024 28 54 1 582 1 4 14 0 684

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

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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 McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 368 23.2 15.8 74.2
2010 368 24.0 15.3 79.9
2011 372 23.4 15.8 83.3
2012 399 23.2 17.1 83
2013 786 48.0 16.3 81.3
2014 791 49.0 16.1 78.4
2015 719 48.0 14.9 82.3
2016 736 49.0 15.0 81.3
2017 658 48.0 13.7 82.5
2018 614 45.0 13.6 82.7
2019 535 38.0 14.0 88.6
2020 610 36.8 16.5 82.3
2021 632 42.8 14.7 88.8
2022 657 46.8 14.0 85.5
2023 682 48.4 14.0 88.9
2024 684 49.9 13.6 87.7

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 McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 368 23.2 15.8 74.2
2010 368 24.0 15.3 79.9
2011 372 23.4 15.8 83.3
2012 399 23.2 17.1 83
2013 786 48.0 16.3 81.3
2014 791 49.0 16.1 78.4
2015 719 48.0 14.9 82.3
2016 736 49.0 15.0 81.3
2017 658 48.0 13.7 82.5
2018 614 45.0 13.6 82.7
2019 535 38.0 14.0 88.6
2020 610 36.8 16.5 82.3
2021 632 42.8 14.7 88.8
2022 657 46.8 14.0 85.5
2023 682 48.4 14.0 88.9
2024 684 49.9 13.6 87.7

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 McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,112 (11.4%) $8,681 (88.6%) $9,794
2020 $1,110 (12.0%) $8,134 (88.0%) $9,243
2021 $1,809 (16.7%) $9,004 (83.3%) $10,813

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McLaughlin Strickland 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 3674th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2801st of 4647 Elementary schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (McLaughlin Strickland Elementary)2831
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4554
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McLaughlin Strickland Elementary)2229
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4646
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (McLaughlin Strickland Elementary)1939
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))3437
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (McLaughlin Strickland Elementary)3145
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4250
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (McLaughlin Strickland Elementary)3536
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))5048
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (McLaughlin Strickland Elementary)3253
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))3440
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (McLaughlin Strickland Elementary)3957
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))5561
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McLaughlin Strickland Elementary)4751
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))6055
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (McLaughlin Strickland Elementary)3026
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4337
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (McLaughlin Strickland Elementary)5340
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))6737
 30%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students535682
 27.5%
African American2661
 134.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian101
 90%
Hispanic469580
 23.7%
Pacific Islander03
White2625
 3.8%
Two or More Races211
 450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%88.9%
 0.3%


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McLaughlin Strickland Elementary ranks 2731st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 684 students attended McLaughlin Strickland Elementary.

Students at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary are 85% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend McLaughlin Strickland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Field Middle
High : Turner High School


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