McKamy Elementary

Summary:

McKamy Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 533 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 407 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McKamy Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 37.15% African American and 52.35% Hispanic, and a very high percentage (81.61%) of students from low-income families. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its performance on STAAR tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, the surrounding schools, such as Country Place Elementary, Thompson Elementary, and Furneaux Elementary, generally perform much better on STAAR tests and have higher overall rankings from SchoolDigger.

The challenges faced by McKamy Elementary are further highlighted by the school's declining performance on STAAR tests, with the percentage of students meeting proficiency standards dropping across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, there are significant racial achievement gaps, with Hispanic and African American students performing significantly worse than their peers on these assessments. Despite the high percentage of low-income students, McKamy Elementary's per-student spending is relatively high compared to the district and state averages, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3443 Briargrove Ln
       Dallas, TX  75287-5186


(972) 968-2400

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
3343rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,061 Help


Students who attend McKamy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Polk Middle
High:    Smith High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.9%
African American:
31.0%
White:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McKamy Elementary ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 21st 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 31.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.9%), African American (31%), White (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKamy Elementary is 12.7, which is the 6th best among 24 elementary schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKamy Elementary is $12,061, which is the 8th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKamy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McKamy Elementary 3343rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See McKamy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 McKamy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.21 855th 3465 75.3%
2005 76.21 642nd 3475 81.5%
2006 76.98 597th 3476 82.8%
2007 65.83 1311th 3724 64.8%
2008 64.68 1376th 3768 63.5%
2009 65.08 1425th 3884 63.3%
2010 59.56 1791st 3937 54.5%
2011 63.43 1609th 4095 60.7%
2012 49.94 2285th 4206 45.7%
2013 58.04 1850th 4221 56.2%
2014 60.38 1740th 4260 59.2%
2015 57.00 1955th 4320 54.7%
2016 45.28 2533rd 4286 40.9%
2017 36.02 2775th 4329 35.9%
2018 28.02 3313th 4359 24.0%
2019 27.78 3476th 4479 22.4%
2021 28.63 3256th 4578 28.9%
2022 23.42 3761st 4581 17.9%
2023 22.65 3842nd 4647 17.3%
2024 31.50 3343rd 4675 28.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.95 961st 1004 4.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.41 1790th 3226 44.5%
2019 42.67 1961st 3333 41.2%
2021 42.75 1888th 3446 45.2%
2022 27.37 2885th 3487 17.3%
2023 44.13 2007th 3556 43.6%
2024 37.60 2346th 3638 35.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.14 1576th 3558 55.7%
2019 26.99 3055th 3684 17.1%
2021 19.97 3637th 3799 4.3%
2022 33.55 2760th 3952 30.2%
2023 30.56 3082nd 4086 24.6%
2024 75.08 604th 4261 85.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.81 3504th 4264 17.8%
2019 34.80 3146th 4309 27.0%
2021 32.61 3202nd 4451 28.1%
2022 29.13 3570th 4477 20.3%
2023 31.37 3442nd 4521 23.9%
2024 44.31 2579th 4560 43.4%
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Rank History for Female students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.18 3179th 4306 26.2%
2019 24.24 3666th 4348 15.7%
2021 21.57 3781st 4499 16.0%
2022 24.53 3759th 4561 17.6%
2023 28.27 3519th 4588 23.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.56 283rd 3006 90.6%
2022 45.89 2014th 2958 31.9%
2023 37.17 2355th 2980 21.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.32 3346th 4240 21.1%
2019 34.35 3095th 4295 27.9%
2021 29.04 3442nd 4331 20.5%
2022 24.94 3796th 4461 14.9%
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Rank History for Male students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.93 3495th 4319 19.1%
2019 32.74 3154th 4357 27.6%
2021 40.42 2532nd 4498 43.7%
2022 25.58 3661st 4563 19.8%
2023 19.91 4014th 4585 12.5%
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Rank History for African American students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.38 1652nd 2483 33.5%
2019 36.06 1716th 2515 31.8%
2021 34.09 1677th 2444 31.4%
2022 40.08 1461st 2421 39.7%
2023 39.53 1472nd 2443 39.7%
2024 49.30 1125th 2421 53.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.63 3078th 4168 26.2%
2019 46.40 2236th 4188 46.6%
2021 39.95 2577th 4329 40.5%
2022 23.03 3807th 4376 13.0%
2023 21.84 3873rd 4401 12.0%
2024 41.75 2642nd 4431 40.4%
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Rank History for White students at McKamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.52 1553rd 3127 50.3%
2019 47.85 1694th 3142 46.1%
2024 56.67 1320th 3078 57.1%
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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.

McKamy Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for McKamy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 239 26 100 56 3 n/a n/a 0 424
1994 296 46 152 63 5 n/a n/a 0 562
1995 350 70 101 53 4 n/a n/a 0 578
1996 350 70 101 53 4 n/a n/a 0 578
1997 367 99 116 84 6 n/a n/a 0 672
1998 357 90 118 84 4 n/a n/a 0 653
1999 327 138 93 83 4 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 307 180 98 113 4 n/a n/a 0 702
2001 296 168 72 131 6 n/a n/a 0 673
2002 203 118 60 81 4 n/a n/a 0 466
2003 203 118 60 81 4 n/a n/a 0 466
2004 209 170 98 192 2 n/a n/a 0 671
2005 205 153 68 171 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2006 165 136 50 172 4 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 149 156 55 175 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2008 118 138 47 165 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2009 125 145 52 153 2 n/a n/a 0 477
2010 120 130 33 166 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2011 125 155 40 230 3 0 22 0 575
2012 106 169 47 216 2 0 18 0 558
2013 91 216 33 212 1 0 24 0 577
2014 82 176 25 204 0 0 26 0 513
2015 70 194 26 204 0 1 18 0 513
2016 57 191 19 208 2 0 20 0 497
2017 54 183 19 204 0 1 22 0 483
2018 37 178 25 209 1 0 24 0 474
2019 48 191 32 239 1 0 23 0 534
2020 41 184 32 231 3 0 26 0 517
2021 26 190 14 172 1 0 21 0 424
2022 31 200 13 221 2 0 27 0 494
2023 19 198 13 279 2 0 22 0 533
2024 21 162 10 308 3 0 19 0 523

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 McKamy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 424 29.0 14.6 13.7
1994 562 32.1 17.5 16.4
1995 578 36.9 15.7 9
1996 578 36.9 15.7 9
1997 672 41.3 16.3 11
1998 653 40.4 16.2 9.6
1999 645 37.6 17.2 22.3
2000 702 41.6 16.9 22.5
2001 673 44.0 15.3 27.5
2002 466 35.7 13.1 27.9
2003 466 35.7 13.1 27.9
2004 671 38.0 17.7 27
2005 599 36.5 16.4 47.7
2006 527 33.8 15.6 44.4
2007 537 34.6 15.5 47.9
2008 469 33.5 14.0 49.7
2009 477 32.6 14.6 55.6
2010 450 29.0 15.5 55.1
2011 575 33.3 17.2 60
2012 558 34.5 16.1 65.4
2013 577 35.0 16.4 66.6
2014 513 35.4 14.4 65.1
2015 513 34.0 15.0 65.5
2016 497 34.0 14.6 66.6
2017 483 34.0 14.2 70.6
2018 474 33.0 14.3 71.9
2019 534 35.0 15.2 75.7
2020 517 34.7 14.8 73.3
2021 424 30.6 13.8 82.3
2022 494 38.4 12.8 77.7
2023 533 35.6 14.9 81.6
2024 523 40.9 12.7 77.4

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 McKamy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 424 29.0 14.6 13.7
1994 562 32.1 17.5 16.4
1995 578 36.9 15.7 9
1996 578 36.9 15.7 9
1997 672 41.3 16.3 11
1998 653 40.4 16.2 9.6
1999 645 37.6 17.2 22.3
2000 702 41.6 16.9 22.5
2001 673 44.0 15.3 27.5
2002 466 35.7 13.1 27.9
2003 466 35.7 13.1 27.9
2004 671 38.0 17.7 27
2005 599 36.5 16.4 47.7
2006 527 33.8 15.6 44.4
2007 537 34.6 15.5 47.9
2008 469 33.5 14.0 49.7
2009 477 32.6 14.6 55.6
2010 450 29.0 15.5 55.1
2011 575 33.3 17.2 60
2012 558 34.5 16.1 65.4
2013 577 35.0 16.4 66.6
2014 513 35.4 14.4 65.1
2015 513 34.0 15.0 65.5
2016 497 34.0 14.6 66.6
2017 483 34.0 14.2 70.6
2018 474 33.0 14.3 71.9
2019 534 35.0 15.2 75.7
2020 517 34.7 14.8 73.3
2021 424 30.6 13.8 82.3
2022 494 38.4 12.8 77.7
2023 533 35.6 14.9 81.6
2024 523 40.9 12.7 77.4

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 McKamy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $925 (9.6%) $8,681 (90.4%) $9,606
2020 $869 (8.7%) $9,106 (91.3%) $9,975
2021 $1,603 (13.3%) $10,459 (86.7%) $12,061

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McKamy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3476th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3842nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (McKamy Elementary)4225
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4554
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKamy Elementary)2723
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4646
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (McKamy Elementary)6736
 31%
   3rd Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))3437
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (McKamy Elementary)2324
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4250
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (McKamy Elementary)2023
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))5048
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (McKamy Elementary)2235
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))3440
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (McKamy Elementary)4852
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))5561
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McKamy Elementary)5133
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))6055
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (McKamy Elementary)3626
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4337
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (McKamy Elementary)7540
 35%
   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 Students534533
 0.2%
African American191198
 3.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3213
 59.4%
Hispanic239279
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White4819
 60.4%
Two or More Races2322
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.7%81.6%
 6%


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Students at McKamy Elementary are 59% Hispanic, 31% African American, 4% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

McKamy Elementary ranks 3343rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend McKamy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Polk Middle
High : Smith High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 523 students attended McKamy Elementary.


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