Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Summary:

Margaret S McWhirter Elementary is a public elementary school in Webster, Texas, serving 789 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clear Creek Independent School District, which is ranked 166 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Margaret S McWhirter Elementary stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (69.46%) and economically disadvantaged students (74-79% receive free or reduced-price lunch), which are significantly higher than nearby schools in the district. The school's academic performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade math proficiency rate was 44.62%, compared to 62.86% for the district and 48.96% for the state. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1 to 3 stars out of 5, and in 2023-2024, it ranked 1476 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools, placing it in the bottom third of the state.

When analyzing the school's performance by student subgroups, some interesting patterns emerge. White students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary generally perform better than their Hispanic and African American peers, with the school ranking in the top 10-20% of Texas elementary schools for White students in recent years. In contrast, the school's rankings for Hispanic and African American students are much lower, often in the bottom 50% of the state. Additionally, the school's performance for English Language Learners (ELLs) has declined in recent years, with the school ranking in the bottom 50% for ELLs in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools in the Clear Creek ISD, Margaret S McWhirter Elementary generally underperforms on STAAR tests, particularly in mathematics and science.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 300 Pennsylvania
       Webster, TX  77598-5146


(281) 284-4800

District: Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1476th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,989 Help


Students who attend Margaret S McWhirter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Clear Creek Intermediate
High:    Clear Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  768

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.1%
White:
11.6%
African American:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Compare Details Margaret S McWhirter Elementary ranks better than 68.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.1%), White (11.6%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary is 15.7, which is the 9th best among 27 elementary schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary is $10,989, which is the 3rd highest among 27 elementary schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Margaret S McWhirter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Margaret S McWhirter Elementary 1476th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Margaret S McWhirter Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd) 166th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.64 2492nd 3465 28.1%
2005 60.57 1496th 3475 56.9%
2006 31.11 2807th 3476 19.2%
2007 53.92 2015th 3724 45.9%
2008 49.83 2212th 3768 41.3%
2009 35.62 2953rd 3884 24.0%
2010 38.37 2906th 3937 26.2%
2011 20.32 3727th 4095 9.0%
2012 47.89 2400th 4206 42.9%
2013 43.38 2680th 4221 36.5%
2014 51.20 2257th 4260 47.0%
2015 39.39 2883rd 4320 33.3%
2016 37.72 2941st 4286 31.4%
2017 35.79 2790th 4329 35.6%
2018 34.15 2930th 4359 32.8%
2019 37.10 2872nd 4479 35.9%
2021 55.29 1765th 4578 61.4%
2022 30.56 3341st 4581 27.1%
2023 45.61 2433rd 4647 47.6%
2024 62.25 1476th 4675 68.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.52 894th 1046 14.5%
2019 13.63 1032nd 1112 7.2%
2023 41.84 695th 1099 36.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.67 1347th 3226 58.2%
2019 69.43 660th 3333 80.2%
2021 61.83 918th 3446 73.4%
2022 20.35 3164th 3487 9.3%
2023 43.91 2024th 3556 43.1%
2024 43.49 1983rd 3638 45.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.52 2060th 3558 42.1%
2019 28.61 2931st 3684 20.4%
2021 47.14 1574th 3799 58.6%
2022 37.63 2458th 3952 37.8%
2023 36.66 2568th 4086 37.2%
2024 51.76 1772nd 4261 58.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.17 2841st 4264 33.4%
2019 31.89 3339th 4309 22.5%
2021 39.11 2793rd 4451 37.3%
2022 17.76 4135th 4477 7.6%
2023 36.70 3112th 4521 31.2%
2024 50.42 2159th 4560 52.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.80 2632nd 4306 38.9%
2019 45.27 2334th 4348 46.3%
2021 55.97 1690th 4499 62.4%
2022 26.73 3637th 4561 20.3%
2023 37.34 2955th 4588 35.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.13 1639th 3106 47.2%
2019 47.60 2115th 3184 33.6%
2021 63.44 1258th 3006 58.2%
2022 31.98 2444th 2958 17.4%
2023 58.25 1560th 2980 47.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.62 1779th 4240 58.0%
2019 62.00 1214th 4295 71.7%
2021 67.47 851st 4331 80.4%
2022 26.61 3700th 4461 17.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.32 3283rd 4319 24.0%
2019 30.18 3304th 4357 24.2%
2021 52.77 1842nd 4498 59.0%
2022 37.36 2902nd 4563 36.4%
2023 54.96 1854th 4585 59.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.89 1792nd 2483 27.8%
2019 40.69 1533rd 2515 39.0%
2021 33.53 1701st 2444 30.4%
2022 31.80 1804th 2421 25.5%
2023 26.02 2019th 2443 17.4%
2024 49.76 1110th 2421 54.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.82 2079th 4168 50.1%
2019 54.07 1730th 4188 58.7%
2021 69.14 917th 4329 78.8%
2022 28.27 3514th 4376 19.7%
2023 45.61 2382nd 4401 45.9%
2024 48.35 2224th 4431 49.8%
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Rank History for White students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.50 1826th 3127 41.6%
2019 34.30 2287th 3142 27.2%
2021 47.16 1602nd 3082 48.0%
2022 46.03 1769th 3082 42.6%
2023 80.28 412th 3106 86.7%
2024 67.25 879th 3078 71.4%
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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 Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 359 70 48 61 1 n/a n/a 0 539
1989 346 69 48 76 2 n/a n/a 0 541
1990 337 56 48 72 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1991 323 53 50 65 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1992 354 46 57 74 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1993 804 115 136 280 3 n/a n/a 0 1338
1994 807 130 92 345 0 n/a n/a 0 1374
1995 543 104 41 288 2 n/a n/a 0 978
1996 543 104 41 288 2 n/a n/a 0 978
1997 467 111 59 330 4 n/a n/a 0 971
1998 423 99 48 362 2 n/a n/a 0 934
1999 399 86 43 375 3 n/a n/a 0 906
2000 407 74 53 396 2 n/a n/a 0 932
2001 402 106 43 436 3 n/a n/a 0 990
2002 142 68 17 481 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2003 142 68 17 481 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2004 112 89 9 374 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2005 132 65 17 400 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2006 125 119 25 411 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2007 125 86 15 440 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2008 134 95 19 420 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2009 144 146 19 496 1 n/a n/a 0 806
2010 153 147 16 536 1 n/a n/a 0 853
2011 498 153 13 227 31 0 12 0 934
2012 126 156 12 664 0 0 16 0 974
2013 95 120 9 517 0 0 18 0 759
2014 98 122 15 508 0 0 16 0 759
2015 95 139 10 522 0 0 25 0 791
2016 103 131 13 512 0 0 28 0 787
2017 93 168 10 568 0 0 30 0 869
2018 83 166 15 577 2 0 39 0 882
2019 97 136 19 602 3 0 44 0 901
2020 82 108 15 580 3 1 39 0 828
2021 83 86 13 547 2 1 29 0 761
2022 90 87 17 567 2 3 27 0 793
2023 93 95 24 548 3 0 26 0 789
2024 89 88 28 538 3 0 22 0 768

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 Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 539 28.0 19.2 n/a
1989 541 n/a n/a n/a
1990 514 31.0 16.5 n/a
1991 491 31.3 15.6 n/a
1992 531 28.5 18.6 19.2
1993 1338 77.0 17.4 28.2
1994 1374 76.0 18.1 28
1995 978 66.5 14.7 29.9
1996 978 66.5 14.7 29.9
1997 971 61.4 15.8 23.6
1998 934 57.9 16.1 40.1
1999 906 59.9 15.1 50.2
2000 932 63.3 14.7 46.8
2001 990 66.8 14.8 50.2
2002 708 62.6 11.3 75.1
2003 708 62.6 11.3 75.1
2004 584 48.4 12.1 70.7
2005 614 47.8 12.8 74.9
2006 682 37.3 18.3 70.2
2007 667 48.8 13.7 68.4
2008 669 52.0 12.9 66.2
2009 806 52.3 15.4 73.4
2010 853 75.4 11.3 75.3
2011 934 75.7 12.3 77.9
2012 974 66.4 14.6 80.8
2013 759 53.9 14.0 75.6
2014 759 55.6 13.6 71.5
2015 791 55.0 14.3 73.1
2016 787 48.0 16.3 71.5
2017 869 53.5 16.2 75.9
2018 882 54.9 16.0 75.2
2019 901 60.9 14.7 73.5
2020 828 55.7 14.8 72.3
2021 761 55.0 13.8 74.2
2022 793 55.1 14.3 74.3
2023 789 51.0 15.4 78.7
2024 768 48.8 15.7 75.9

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 Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 539 28.0 19.2 n/a
1989 541 n/a n/a n/a
1990 514 31.0 16.5 n/a
1991 491 31.3 15.6 n/a
1992 531 28.5 18.6 19.2
1993 1338 77.0 17.4 28.2
1994 1374 76.0 18.1 28
1995 978 66.5 14.7 29.9
1996 978 66.5 14.7 29.9
1997 971 61.4 15.8 23.6
1998 934 57.9 16.1 40.1
1999 906 59.9 15.1 50.2
2000 932 63.3 14.7 46.8
2001 990 66.8 14.8 50.2
2002 708 62.6 11.3 75.1
2003 708 62.6 11.3 75.1
2004 584 48.4 12.1 70.7
2005 614 47.8 12.8 74.9
2006 682 37.3 18.3 70.2
2007 667 48.8 13.7 68.4
2008 669 52.0 12.9 66.2
2009 806 52.3 15.4 73.4
2010 853 75.4 11.3 75.3
2011 934 75.7 12.3 77.9
2012 974 66.4 14.6 80.8
2013 759 53.9 14.0 75.6
2014 759 55.6 13.6 71.5
2015 791 55.0 14.3 73.1
2016 787 48.0 16.3 71.5
2017 869 53.5 16.2 75.9
2018 882 54.9 16.0 75.2
2019 901 60.9 14.7 73.5
2020 828 55.7 14.8 72.3
2021 761 55.0 13.8 74.2
2022 793 55.1 14.3 74.3
2023 789 51.0 15.4 78.7
2024 768 48.8 15.7 75.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $630 (6.7%) $8,761 (93.3%) $9,391
2020 $758 (7.9%) $8,882 (92.1%) $9,640
2021 $971 (8.8%) $10,019 (91.2%) $10,989

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaret S McWhirter Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2872nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2433rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)4857
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)2743
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)3331
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))3930
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)4637
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))3426
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5359
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)3940
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)2140
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))2241
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)4361
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))2240
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)4661
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))6568
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)4531
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))6463
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)3219
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5741
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)4627
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))4528
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Margaret S McWhirter Elementary)537
 32%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))2721
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students901789
 12.4%
African American13695
 30.1%
American Indian33
Asian1924
 26.3%
Hispanic602548
 9%
Pacific Islander00
White9793
 4.1%
Two or More Races4426
 40.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.5%78.7%
 5.2%


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Margaret S McWhirter Elementary ranks 1476th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Margaret S McWhirter Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 12% White, 11% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Margaret S McWhirter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clear Creek Intermediate
High : Clear Creek High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 768 students attended Margaret S McWhirter Elementary.


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