McKenzie Elementary

Summary:

McKenzie Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesquite, Texas, serving 396 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mesquite Independent School District, which is ranked 601 out of 968 districts in Texas.

McKenzie Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Texas elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally higher than the Mesquite ISD average, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.26% of 5th-grade students at McKenzie Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 46.61% for the district. The school's performance is especially strong for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, who consistently rank in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools in these subgroups. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 89.14% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, McKenzie Elementary's performance for low-income and at-risk students is significantly better than the district and state averages, ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools in these subgroups.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Mesquite ISD, McKenzie Elementary generally outperforms its peers, particularly in reading and mathematics. However, some nearby schools, such as Lawrence Elementary and Motley Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, especially in specific grade levels or subject areas. Overall, McKenzie Elementary appears to be a high-performing school that is able to effectively serve a diverse student population, including those from low-income and minority backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3535 Stephens Green
       Mesquite, TX  75150-3566


(972) 882-5140

District: Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1684th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,909 Help


Students who attend McKenzie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McDonald Middle
High:    North Mesquite High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.4%
African American:
25.2%
White:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McKenzie Elementary ranks better than 64% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.4%), African American (25.2%), White (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKenzie Elementary is 13.3, which is the 15th best among 33 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKenzie Elementary is $9,909, which is the 8th highest among 33 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKenzie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McKenzie Elementary 1684th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See McKenzie Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mesquite Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) 601st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKenzie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McKenzie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.97 1816th 3465 47.6%
2005 43.61 2323rd 3475 33.2%
2006 26.82 2962nd 3476 14.8%
2007 29.94 3071st 3724 17.5%
2008 61.22 1591st 3768 57.8%
2009 54.96 1978th 3884 49.1%
2010 72.89 922nd 3937 76.6%
2011 69.58 1207th 4095 70.5%
2012 59.68 1721st 4206 59.1%
2013 52.66 2145th 4221 49.2%
2014 51.17 2260th 4260 46.9%
2015 47.81 2446th 4320 43.4%
2016 37.96 2931st 4286 31.6%
2017 31.24 3072nd 4329 29.0%
2018 38.45 2654th 4359 39.1%
2019 43.64 2453rd 4479 45.2%
2021 54.23 1817th 4578 60.3%
2022 60.92 1552nd 4581 66.1%
2023 55.45 1859th 4647 60.0%
2024 58.11 1684th 4675 64.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McKenzie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.32 755th 3226 76.6%
2019 68.20 717th 3333 78.5%
2021 72.07 552nd 3446 84.0%
2022 74.80 518th 3487 85.1%
2023 69.85 721st 3556 79.7%
2024 59.88 1168th 3638 67.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McKenzie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.88 2667th 3558 25.0%
2019 70.03 570th 3684 84.5%
2021 33.99 2484th 3799 34.6%
2022 37.03 2495th 3952 36.9%
2023 53.86 1415th 4086 65.4%
2024 71.58 731st 4261 82.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKenzie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.84 2123rd 4264 50.2%
2019 57.33 1539th 4309 64.3%
2021 66.59 1041st 4451 76.6%
2022 69.02 945th 4477 78.9%
2023 65.63 1149th 4521 74.6%
2024 69.81 935th 4560 79.5%
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Rank History for Female students at McKenzie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.40 2140th 4306 50.3%
2019 44.09 2415th 4348 44.5%
2021 62.59 1378th 4499 69.4%
2022 63.59 1391st 4561 69.5%
2023 55.91 1806th 4588 60.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McKenzie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.73 2831st 3106 8.9%
2019 57.73 1635th 3184 48.6%
2023 77.78 14th 2980 99.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at McKenzie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.45 1900th 4240 55.2%
2019 71.30 728th 4295 83.1%
2021 81.17 345th 4331 92.0%
2022 78.33 492nd 4461 89.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McKenzie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.16 3174th 4319 26.5%
2019 44.64 2353rd 4357 46.0%
2021 45.04 2258th 4498 49.8%
2022 56.99 1758th 4563 61.5%
2023 51.69 2055th 4585 55.2%
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Rank History for African American students at McKenzie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.72 1847th 2483 25.6%
2019 45.53 1315th 2515 47.7%
2021 71.75 384th 2444 84.3%
2022 45.98 1239th 2421 48.8%
2023 35.27 1639th 2443 32.9%
2024 34.34 1704th 2421 29.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McKenzie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.16 1531st 4168 63.3%
2019 60.42 1352nd 4188 67.7%
2021 63.02 1211th 4329 72.0%
2022 72.84 803rd 4376 81.6%
2023 71.20 877th 4401 80.1%
2024 70.10 942nd 4431 78.7%
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Rank History for White students at McKenzie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.42 2290th 3127 26.8%
2019 20.01 2797th 3142 11.0%
2021 53.27 1358th 3082 55.9%
2022 70.86 734th 3082 76.2%
2023 69.45 817th 3106 73.7%
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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.

McKenzie Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for McKenzie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 362 11 15 37 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1989 305 11 16 52 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1990 330 21 25 48 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1991 367 31 29 42 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1992 360 43 31 49 2 n/a n/a 0 485
1993 353 49 24 47 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1994 365 63 18 61 2 n/a n/a 0 509
1995 317 48 16 70 3 n/a n/a 0 454
1996 317 48 16 70 3 n/a n/a 0 454
1997 283 52 15 61 3 n/a n/a 0 414
1998 273 64 9 72 3 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 277 66 7 85 3 n/a n/a 0 438
2000 273 70 9 78 4 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 267 75 8 105 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 225 87 7 151 2 n/a n/a 0 472
2003 225 87 7 151 2 n/a n/a 0 472
2004 189 82 3 157 5 n/a n/a 0 436
2005 181 89 8 172 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 176 128 6 201 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2007 160 124 5 209 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 139 116 9 214 3 n/a n/a 0 481
2009 123 106 6 247 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2010 102 83 6 279 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2011 90 79 4 305 3 0 8 0 489
2012 81 104 4 309 1 0 9 0 508
2013 91 93 3 337 1 0 6 0 531
2014 103 107 3 350 1 0 9 0 573
2015 85 121 4 353 1 0 8 0 572
2016 76 149 3 368 2 1 7 0 606
2017 102 135 2 337 9 1 12 0 598
2018 85 126 1 309 4 0 13 0 538
2019 64 94 4 302 4 0 6 0 474
2020 55 98 3 289 4 0 10 0 459
2021 50 86 5 260 6 0 11 0 418
2022 41 94 2 258 3 0 9 0 407
2023 32 99 3 249 1 0 12 0 396
2024 17 104 4 270 2 0 16 0 413

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McKenzie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 21.0 20.2 n/a
1989 384 n/a n/a n/a
1990 424 20.0 21.2 n/a
1991 469 20.0 23.4 n/a
1992 485 21.0 23.0 13.6
1993 474 26.0 18.2 24.7
1994 509 25.8 19.7 16.9
1995 454 25.5 17.8 17.4
1996 454 25.5 17.8 17.4
1997 414 22.6 18.3 18.8
1998 421 24.4 17.3 21.1
1999 438 25.0 17.5 29.2
2000 434 25.1 17.3 32.7
2001 456 25.6 17.8 33.8
2002 472 25.9 18.2 39.6
2003 472 25.9 18.2 39.6
2004 436 24.9 17.5 39
2005 451 26.7 16.9 49.4
2006 514 27.5 18.7 57.6
2007 500 30.4 16.4 62.6
2008 481 32.7 14.7 62.8
2009 483 32.0 15.1 70.2
2010 470 29.6 15.8 76
2011 489 32.4 15.0 76.3
2012 508 31.3 16.1 80.9
2013 531 34.5 15.3 78
2014 573 34.1 16.7 78.9
2015 572 36.0 15.8 80.9
2016 606 37.0 16.3 79.4
2017 598 35.4 16.8 82.4
2018 538 34.4 15.6 83.8
2019 474 32.2 14.7 83.8
2020 459 31.4 14.6 81
2021 418 32.0 13.0 86.1
2022 407 29.6 13.7 88.5
2023 396 27.0 14.6 89.1
2024 413 30.8 13.3 90.8

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 McKenzie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 21.0 20.2 n/a
1989 384 n/a n/a n/a
1990 424 20.0 21.2 n/a
1991 469 20.0 23.4 n/a
1992 485 21.0 23.0 13.6
1993 474 26.0 18.2 24.7
1994 509 25.8 19.7 16.9
1995 454 25.5 17.8 17.4
1996 454 25.5 17.8 17.4
1997 414 22.6 18.3 18.8
1998 421 24.4 17.3 21.1
1999 438 25.0 17.5 29.2
2000 434 25.1 17.3 32.7
2001 456 25.6 17.8 33.8
2002 472 25.9 18.2 39.6
2003 472 25.9 18.2 39.6
2004 436 24.9 17.5 39
2005 451 26.7 16.9 49.4
2006 514 27.5 18.7 57.6
2007 500 30.4 16.4 62.6
2008 481 32.7 14.7 62.8
2009 483 32.0 15.1 70.2
2010 470 29.6 15.8 76
2011 489 32.4 15.0 76.3
2012 508 31.3 16.1 80.9
2013 531 34.5 15.3 78
2014 573 34.1 16.7 78.9
2015 572 36.0 15.8 80.9
2016 606 37.0 16.3 79.4
2017 598 35.4 16.8 82.4
2018 538 34.4 15.6 83.8
2019 474 32.2 14.7 83.8
2020 459 31.4 14.6 81
2021 418 32.0 13.0 86.1
2022 407 29.6 13.7 88.5
2023 396 27.0 14.6 89.1
2024 413 30.8 13.3 90.8

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 McKenzie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,333 (14.2%) $8,027 (85.8%) $9,360
2020 $1,526 (15.5%) $8,333 (84.5%) $9,859
2021 $1,200 (12.1%) $8,709 (87.9%) $9,909

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McKenzie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2453rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1859th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (McKenzie Elementary)3139
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKenzie Elementary)3654
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4438
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (McKenzie Elementary)5729
 28%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3520
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKenzie Elementary)4333
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3526
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3126
 5%
4th Grade Reading (McKenzie Elementary)2846
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3535
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (McKenzie Elementary)4352
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4242
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (McKenzie Elementary)4859
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McKenzie Elementary)6751
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (McKenzie Elementary)4830
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4726
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students474396
 16.5%
African American9499
 5.3%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic302249
 17.5%
Pacific Islander00
White6432
 50%
Two or More Races612
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.8%89.1%
 5.4%


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Students who attend McKenzie Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McDonald Middle
High : North Mesquite High School

McKenzie Elementary ranks 1684th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 413 students attended McKenzie Elementary.

Students at McKenzie Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 25% African American, 4% White, 4% Two or more races.


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