Best Public Schools in Ovilla, TX

Summary:

The city of Ovilla, Texas is home to a single standout elementary school, Dolores McClatchey Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 14% of elementary schools statewide, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming both the Midlothian Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Texas on standardized tests.

With a diverse student population of 679 learners, Dolores McClatchey Elementary boasts a low free/reduced lunch rate of 16.2%, indicating it serves a relatively affluent community. The school's per-student spending of $9,430 allows it to effectively allocate resources, as evidenced by the strong academic outcomes. Additionally, the 15:1 student-teacher ratio suggests the school has sufficient staffing to provide individualized attention and support to its students.

Overall, Dolores McClatchey Elementary stands out as an exceptional educational institution in the Ovilla area, delivering excellent results and creating a positive learning environment for its diverse student body. The school's consistent top rankings, high test scores, and efficient resource utilization make it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality elementary education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dolores McClatchey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6631 Shiloh Rd	Ovilla	75154	Ellis County	Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 856-6600	679	45	15.0	16.2%	467 (68.8%)	58 (8.5%)	112 (16.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.4%)	82.2	670^th of 4675 public elementary schools	85.7%		82.3	676^th of 4647 public elementary schools	85.5%	6	58.4	68.8	66.9	57.9	56.9	65.7	42.3	$9,430	$694	$8,736

Cities Near Ovilla

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Red Oak	1.21 mi	6	512^th
Glenn Heights	2 mi	5	591^st
Desoto	3.23 mi	17	652^nd
Lancaster	3.58 mi	17	814^th
Waxahachie	4.29 mi	30	474^th

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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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