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Mary Allen Elementary

Summary:

Mary Allen Elementary is a public elementary school in Stratford, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Stratford Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic majority and a White minority, but no African American or Asian students.

Academically, Mary Allen Elementary has shown mixed performance in recent years. While 3rd-grade reading and math proficiency rates have been close to or above the state average, 4th-grade proficiency rates, particularly in math, have been significantly lower. This suggests potential challenges in maintaining academic progress as students advance through the grades. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with White and male students tending to perform better than their female and Hispanic counterparts. English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also struggle, with lower rankings compared to their peers.

Over the past several years, Mary Allen Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from a high of 1,145 out of 4,320 Texas elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 2,828 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school is struggling to keep pace with the performance of other elementary schools in the state. However, the school's migrant student population has ranked 5th out of 56 Texas elementary schools, indicating it is effectively supporting this group of students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 501 N Shirley
       Stratford, TX  79084-0108

(806) 366-3340

District: Stratford Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2828th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,477 Help


Students who attend Mary Allen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stratford J H
High:    Stratford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.8%
White:
33.0%
American Indian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mary Allen Elementary ranks worse than 60.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.8%), White (33%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Allen Elementary is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Allen Elementary is $10,477.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary Allen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary Allen Elementary 2828th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Mary Allen Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stratford Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford Independent School District (Isd) 308th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary Allen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mary Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.95 980th 3465 71.7%
2005 78.99 517th 3475 85.1%
2006 64.16 1312th 3476 62.3%
2007 75.19 744th 3724 80.0%
2008 77.55 615th 3768 83.7%
2009 69.49 1133rd 3884 70.8%
2010 67.49 1291st 3937 67.2%
2011 47.22 2581st 4095 37.0%
2012 67.98 1254th 4206 70.2%
2013 52.84 2132nd 4221 49.5%
2014 49.34 2369th 4260 44.4%
2015 72.30 1145th 4320 73.5%
2016 60.78 1727th 4286 59.7%
2017 20.22 3768th 4329 13.0%
2018 29.05 3244th 4359 25.6%
2019 40.79 2634th 4479 41.2%
2021 67.81 1218th 4578 73.4%
2022 54.38 1907th 4581 58.4%
2023 45.59 2436th 4647 47.6%
2024 39.74 2828th 4675 39.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mary Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.90 3100th 3226 3.9%
2019 27.84 2784th 3333 16.5%
2021 48.40 1559th 3446 54.8%
2022 36.26 2411th 3487 30.9%
2023 34.77 2536th 3556 28.7%
2024 24.31 3080th 3638 15.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mary Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.64 3586th 3684 2.7%
2024 22.98 3666th 4261 14.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.99 3925th 4264 8.0%
2019 33.92 3201st 4309 25.7%
2021 65.20 1113th 4451 75.0%
2022 48.31 2262nd 4477 49.5%
2023 35.00 3224th 4521 28.7%
2024 46.96 2404th 4560 47.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Mary Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.35 5th 56 91.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mary Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.25 3235th 4306 24.9%
2019 48.41 2150th 4348 50.6%
2021 66.27 1215th 4499 73.0%
2022 54.34 1881st 4561 58.8%
2023 31.09 3328th 4588 27.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Mary Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.12 4199th 4240 1.0%
2019 28.02 3529th 4295 17.8%
2021 45.86 2126th 4331 50.9%
2022 19.60 4086th 4461 8.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.22 3229th 4319 25.2%
2019 37.96 2791st 4357 35.9%
2021 67.28 1179th 4498 73.8%
2022 52.45 2032nd 4563 55.5%
2023 61.39 1500th 4585 67.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mary Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.04 3754th 4168 9.9%
2019 31.21 3214th 4188 23.3%
2021 56.73 1530th 4329 64.7%
2022 37.05 2957th 4376 32.4%
2023 25.02 3668th 4401 16.7%
2024 41.13 2684th 4431 39.4%
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Rank History for White students at Mary Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.86 2141st 3127 31.5%
2019 47.51 1706th 3142 45.7%
2021 76.68 492nd 3082 84.0%
2022 66.17 936th 3082 69.6%
2023 63.39 1067th 3106 65.6%
2024 38.51 2044th 3078 33.6%
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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 Mary Allen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 154 0 0 65 1 n/a n/a 0 220
1990 145 0 2 58 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1991 136 0 2 60 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1992 115 0 2 64 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1993 124 0 2 66 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1994 134 1 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1995 124 1 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1996 124 1 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1997 108 1 0 97 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1998 136 1 0 128 3 n/a n/a 0 268
1999 126 2 0 121 3 n/a n/a 0 252
2000 144 0 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2001 129 0 0 113 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2002 124 1 0 144 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2003 124 1 0 144 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2004 124 3 0 147 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2005 119 3 0 138 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2006 109 2 0 146 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2007 102 4 0 133 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2008 101 3 1 132 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2009 100 1 2 153 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2010 97 1 4 157 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2011 88 0 2 162 0 0 2 0 254
2012 87 0 2 169 0 0 1 0 259
2013 88 1 2 178 0 0 5 0 274
2014 93 1 1 173 0 0 7 0 275
2015 79 2 0 161 0 0 7 0 249
2016 77 2 0 154 0 0 9 0 242
2017 89 1 1 162 0 0 9 0 262
2018 84 0 0 163 0 0 8 0 255
2019 74 0 0 157 1 0 6 0 238
2020 72 0 0 145 2 0 5 0 224
2021 80 0 0 145 2 0 4 0 231
2022 90 0 0 141 2 0 1 0 234
2023 77 0 0 149 2 0 3 0 231
2024 75 1 0 147 2 0 2 0 227

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 Mary Allen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 220 n/a n/a n/a
1990 205 14.0 14.6 n/a
1991 198 13.6 14.5 n/a
1992 181 13.5 13.4 28.7
1993 192 13.0 14.8 35.4
1994 214 14.2 15.1 36.9
1995 189 14.8 12.8 37.6
1996 189 14.8 12.8 37.6
1997 206 15.5 13.3 51.5
1998 268 21.2 12.6 48.9
1999 252 21.4 11.8 62.3
2000 263 21.2 12.4 67.7
2001 242 21.2 11.4 64.9
2002 269 21.4 12.6 60.2
2003 269 21.4 12.6 60.2
2004 274 20.1 13.6 63.1
2005 260 21.1 12.3 66.5
2006 257 21.1 12.2 69.3
2007 239 21.2 11.3 64.4
2008 237 21.4 11.1 60.8
2009 256 22.2 11.5 64.1
2010 259 20.8 12.4 66
2011 254 20.3 12.5 67.7
2012 259 20.3 12.7 69.5
2013 274 20.3 13.4 65
2014 275 21.2 12.9 60.7
2015 249 20.0 12.4 61.8
2016 242 20.0 12.1 62
2017 262 20.2 12.9 61.1
2018 255 19.2 13.2 64.3
2019 238 19.0 12.5 67.2
2020 224 18.0 12.4 64.7
2021 231 18.7 12.3 65.4
2022 234 16.9 13.8 59.4
2023 231 17.9 12.8 61.9
2024 227 17.6 12.8 68.3

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 Mary Allen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 220 n/a n/a n/a
1990 205 14.0 14.6 n/a
1991 198 13.6 14.5 n/a
1992 181 13.5 13.4 28.7
1993 192 13.0 14.8 35.4
1994 214 14.2 15.1 36.9
1995 189 14.8 12.8 37.6
1996 189 14.8 12.8 37.6
1997 206 15.5 13.3 51.5
1998 268 21.2 12.6 48.9
1999 252 21.4 11.8 62.3
2000 263 21.2 12.4 67.7
2001 242 21.2 11.4 64.9
2002 269 21.4 12.6 60.2
2003 269 21.4 12.6 60.2
2004 274 20.1 13.6 63.1
2005 260 21.1 12.3 66.5
2006 257 21.1 12.2 69.3
2007 239 21.2 11.3 64.4
2008 237 21.4 11.1 60.8
2009 256 22.2 11.5 64.1
2010 259 20.8 12.4 66
2011 254 20.3 12.5 67.7
2012 259 20.3 12.7 69.5
2013 274 20.3 13.4 65
2014 275 21.2 12.9 60.7
2015 249 20.0 12.4 61.8
2016 242 20.0 12.1 62
2017 262 20.2 12.9 61.1
2018 255 19.2 13.2 64.3
2019 238 19.0 12.5 67.2
2020 224 18.0 12.4 64.7
2021 231 18.7 12.3 65.4
2022 234 16.9 13.8 59.4
2023 231 17.9 12.8 61.9
2024 227 17.6 12.8 68.3

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 Mary Allen Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $854 (8.8%) $8,849 (91.2%) $9,703
2020 $1,341 (12.7%) $9,233 (87.3%) $10,575
2021 $1,381 (13.2%) $9,096 (86.8%) $10,477

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Allen 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 2634th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2436th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Mary Allen Elementary)3442
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Stratford Independent School District (Isd))3442
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary Allen Elementary)3235
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stratford Independent School District (Isd))3235
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Mary Allen Elementary)3648
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Stratford Independent School District (Isd))3648
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary Allen Elementary)5445
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stratford Independent School District (Isd))5445
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students238231
 2.9%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic157149
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White7477
 4.1%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.2%61.9%
 5.3%

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Students at Mary Allen Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 33% White.

Students who attend Mary Allen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stratford J H
High : Stratford High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Mary Allen Elementary.

Mary Allen Elementary ranks 2828th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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