McNamara Elementary

Summary:

McNamara Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 993 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McNamara Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally below the district and state averages, particularly for its Asian and White student subgroups. However, the school performs better for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the middle to upper half of Texas elementary schools. With 98.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a high percentage of English Language Learners, McNamara Elementary's struggles are likely tied to its high-needs student population.

Nearby Elrod Elementary and Sutton Elementary, which also serve high-needs populations, generally outperform McNamara Elementary on academic measures. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to the performance differences. While McNamara Elementary's academic performance has been relatively stagnant over the years, the school appears to be more effective in supporting the needs of certain demographic subgroups, which could provide valuable insights for targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8714 McAvoy Dr
       Houston, TX  77074-7308


(713) 778-3460

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2433rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,496 Help


Students who attend McNamara Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sugar Grove Academy
High:    Sharpstown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  962

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.1%
Asian:
21.1%
African American:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McNamara Elementary ranks worse than 52% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 74th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.1%), Asian (21.1%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McNamara Elementary is 16.6. 118 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McNamara Elementary is $9,496. 149 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McNamara Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McNamara Elementary 2433rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See McNamara Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McNamara Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.26 3192nd 3465 7.9%
2005 10.15 3378th 3475 2.8%
2006 1.04 3472nd 3476 0.1%
2007 4.55 3692nd 3724 0.9%
2008 23.60 3335th 3768 11.5%
2009 29.42 3217th 3884 17.2%
2010 34.31 3107th 3937 21.1%
2011 35.30 3165th 4095 22.7%
2012 35.42 3128th 4206 25.6%
2013 14.19 3999th 4221 5.3%
2014 24.40 3651st 4260 14.3%
2015 30.18 3326th 4320 23.0%
2016 30.45 3272nd 4286 23.7%
2017 34.88 2850th 4329 34.2%
2018 39.04 2615th 4359 40.0%
2019 35.46 2997th 4479 33.1%
2021 12.30 4378th 4578 4.4%
2022 39.28 2787th 4581 39.2%
2023 40.03 2790th 4647 40.0%
2024 45.86 2433rd 4675 48.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.83 2568th 3226 20.4%
2019 31.50 2592nd 3333 22.2%
2021 20.93 3155th 3446 8.4%
2022 48.45 1743rd 3487 50.0%
2023 46.67 1870th 3556 47.4%
2024 50.10 1640th 3638 54.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.78 3218th 3558 9.6%
2019 29.82 2844th 3684 22.8%
2021 18.76 3741st 3799 1.5%
2022 26.46 3275th 3952 17.1%
2023 26.49 3378th 4086 17.3%
2024 69.31 829th 4261 80.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.49 1729th 4264 59.5%
2019 50.06 2062nd 4309 52.1%
2021 17.09 4175th 4451 6.2%
2022 54.05 1887th 4477 57.9%
2023 53.25 1960th 4521 56.6%
2024 58.74 1571st 4560 65.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.21 2981st 4306 30.8%
2019 32.52 3170th 4348 27.1%
2021 16.59 4117th 4499 8.5%
2022 38.53 2862nd 4561 37.3%
2023 42.88 2620th 4588 42.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.54 2797th 3106 9.9%
2019 29.19 2711th 3184 14.9%
2021 22.94 2525th 3006 16.0%
2022 62.49 1280th 2958 56.7%
2023 35.57 2408th 2980 19.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.65 2033rd 4240 52.1%
2019 45.88 2264th 4295 47.3%
2021 22.94 3859th 4331 10.9%
2022 64.02 1172nd 4461 73.7%
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Rank History for Male students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.22 2139th 4319 50.5%
2019 40.32 2637th 4357 39.5%
2021 10.63 4410th 4498 2.0%
2022 40.53 2707th 4563 40.7%
2023 37.76 2908th 4585 36.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.05 999th 1005 0.6%
2019 2.65 993rd 1009 1.6%
2021 2.70 953rd 967 1.4%
2022 15.87 878th 957 8.3%
2023 4.26 989th 1015 2.6%
2024 13.82 962nd 1035 7.1%
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Rank History for African American students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.82 905th 2483 63.6%
2019 48.47 1186th 2515 52.8%
2021 19.92 2248th 2444 8.0%
2022 41.51 1409th 2421 41.8%
2023 69.94 498th 2443 79.6%
2024 55.33 934th 2421 61.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.63 1559th 4168 62.6%
2019 47.97 2135th 4188 49.0%
2021 15.83 4112th 4329 5.0%
2022 46.17 2366th 4376 45.9%
2023 50.48 2032nd 4401 53.8%
2024 53.74 1857th 4431 58.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at McNamara Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.40 3099th 3127 0.9%
2019 10.27 3035th 3142 3.4%
2021 16.06 2822nd 3082 8.4%
2022 33.78 2274th 3082 26.2%
2023 20.15 2739th 3106 11.8%
2024 11.89 2943rd 3078 4.4%
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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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Enrollment information for McNamara Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 68 344 99 264 n/a n/a n/a 0 775
1989 52 357 66 265 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1990 58 320 69 347 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1991 45 246 67 443 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1992 48 218 54 493 0 n/a n/a 0 813
1993 46 186 51 586 0 n/a n/a 0 869
1994 26 186 50 594 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1995 28 188 75 549 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1996 28 188 75 549 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1997 33 182 68 555 1 n/a n/a 0 839
1998 29 153 60 613 1 n/a n/a 0 856
1999 25 124 65 642 0 n/a n/a 0 856
2000 26 128 44 623 0 n/a n/a 0 821
2001 26 155 33 626 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2002 12 151 27 665 1 n/a n/a 0 856
2003 12 151 27 665 1 n/a n/a 0 856
2004 11 153 18 622 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2005 16 178 10 541 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2006 13 249 7 528 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2007 8 240 4 515 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2008 5 217 3 496 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2009 8 196 2 489 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2010 15 163 0 508 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2011 13 153 0 592 4 0 1 0 763
2012 15 180 1 617 3 0 1 0 817
2013 8 163 1 615 1 0 1 0 789
2014 16 146 2 658 1 0 2 0 825
2015 26 147 10 679 0 0 2 0 864
2016 39 161 38 665 1 0 2 0 906
2017 44 142 58 646 2 0 5 0 897
2018 59 137 102 624 2 0 4 0 928
2019 56 106 103 661 3 0 7 0 936
2020 42 119 107 696 1 0 6 0 971
2021 43 99 114 626 1 2 6 0 891
2022 34 120 141 636 2 1 3 0 937
2023 51 74 200 658 3 3 4 0 993
2024 33 83 203 636 2 1 4 0 962

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 McNamara Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 775 37.0 20.9 n/a
1989 740 n/a n/a n/a
1990 794 37.0 21.4 n/a
1991 801 37.0 21.6 n/a
1992 813 43.0 18.9 80.1
1993 869 44.0 19.8 87.2
1994 856 46.0 18.6 83.8
1995 840 44.5 18.9 89.2
1996 840 44.5 18.9 89.2
1997 839 45.4 18.5 86.8
1998 856 44.5 19.2 85.6
1999 856 43.0 19.9 89.4
2000 821 43.0 19.1 81.4
2001 840 38.9 21.6 90
2002 856 45.9 18.6 92.4
2003 856 45.9 18.6 92.4
2004 804 44.0 18.3 95.3
2005 745 43.9 17.0 90.6
2006 797 42.9 18.6 97.4
2007 767 45.8 16.7 71.4
2008 721 43.0 16.8 64.1
2009 695 43.0 16.2 67.3
2010 687 40.4 16.9 67.4
2011 763 44.4 17.1 53.6
2012 817 43.0 19.0 41
2013 789 43.0 18.3 97.3
2014 825 44.0 18.7 97.3
2015 864 45.0 19.2 87.3
2016 906 48.0 18.8 96.5
2017 897 47.3 18.9 91.8
2018 928 50.3 18.4 96.1
2019 936 49.2 19.0 96.9
2020 971 50.1 19.3 96.4
2021 891 50.9 17.4 96.7
2022 937 52.6 17.8 98
2023 993 56.9 17.4 98.6
2024 962 57.9 16.6 100

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 McNamara Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 775 37.0 20.9 n/a
1989 740 n/a n/a n/a
1990 794 37.0 21.4 n/a
1991 801 37.0 21.6 n/a
1992 813 43.0 18.9 80.1
1993 869 44.0 19.8 87.2
1994 856 46.0 18.6 83.8
1995 840 44.5 18.9 89.2
1996 840 44.5 18.9 89.2
1997 839 45.4 18.5 86.8
1998 856 44.5 19.2 85.6
1999 856 43.0 19.9 89.4
2000 821 43.0 19.1 81.4
2001 840 38.9 21.6 90
2002 856 45.9 18.6 92.4
2003 856 45.9 18.6 92.4
2004 804 44.0 18.3 95.3
2005 745 43.9 17.0 90.6
2006 797 42.9 18.6 97.4
2007 767 45.8 16.7 71.4
2008 721 43.0 16.8 64.1
2009 695 43.0 16.2 67.3
2010 687 40.4 16.9 67.4
2011 763 44.4 17.1 53.6
2012 817 43.0 19.0 41
2013 789 43.0 18.3 97.3
2014 825 44.0 18.7 97.3
2015 864 45.0 19.2 87.3
2016 906 48.0 18.8 96.5
2017 897 47.3 18.9 91.8
2018 928 50.3 18.4 96.1
2019 936 49.2 19.0 96.9
2020 971 50.1 19.3 96.4
2021 891 50.9 17.4 96.7
2022 937 52.6 17.8 98
2023 993 56.9 17.4 98.6
2024 962 57.9 16.6 100

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 McNamara Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,435 (17.9%) $6,581 (82.1%) $8,016
2020 $1,338 (14.7%) $7,738 (85.3%) $9,076
2021 $947 (10.0%) $8,549 (90.0%) $9,496

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McNamara Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2997th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2790th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (McNamara Elementary)3226
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McNamara Elementary)5036
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (McNamara Elementary)3144
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McNamara Elementary)1448
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (McNamara Elementary)2228
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (McNamara Elementary)3035
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (McNamara Elementary)4048
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McNamara Elementary)5159
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (McNamara Elementary)5441
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (McNamara Elementary)200
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4125
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (McNamara Elementary)00
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))45
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students936993
 6.1%
African American10674
 30.2%
American Indian33
Asian103200
 94.2%
Hispanic661658
 0.5%
Pacific Islander03
White5651
 8.9%
Two or More Races74
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.9%98.6%
 1.7%


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Students at McNamara Elementary are 66% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 9% African American, 3% White.

McNamara Elementary ranks 2433rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend McNamara Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sugar Grove Academy
High : Sharpstown High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 962 students attended McNamara Elementary.


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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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