Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Summary:

Lee A McShan Junior Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 567 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in the state.

Academically, Lee A McShan Junior Elementary faces significant challenges. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance on STAAR tests is well below state and district averages, with only 18.84% of 3rd-grade students proficient in reading, compared to 48.85% statewide and 41.82% in Dallas ISD. The school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Asian students performing significantly better than African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, the school struggles to support English Language Learners and Special Education students, ranking in the bottom 35% and 10% of Texas elementary schools, respectively.

Despite these challenges, the school has seen some positive changes in recent years. Per-student spending has increased, and the student-teacher ratio has decreased, indicating a potential increase in resources and support. However, the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (97.53%) suggests that the school may need to focus on targeted interventions and evidence-based instructional practices to address the specific needs of its diverse student population and ensure more equitable outcomes for all learners. Nearby schools like Jill Stone Elementary At Vickery Meadow and Arthur Kramer Elementary may provide useful comparisons and insights for the Lee A McShan community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8307 Meadow
       Dallas, TX  75231


(972) 502-6052

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4331st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,454 Help


Students who attend Lee A McShan Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sam Tasby Middle
High:    Emmett J Conrad High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  592

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
43.1%
Hispanic:
30.1%
African American:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.6% Help


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Compare Details Lee A McShan Junior Elementary ranks worse than 92.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 136th among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (43.1%), Hispanic (30.1%), African American (17.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary is 17.6. 149 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary is $12,454. 82 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lee A McShan Junior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee A McShan Junior Elementary 4331st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lee A McShan Junior Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 20.32 3385th 3724 9.1%
2008 20.40 3421st 3768 9.2%
2009 16.66 3632nd 3884 6.5%
2010 15.89 3711th 3937 5.7%
2011 21.90 3685th 4095 10.0%
2012 21.82 3785th 4206 10.0%
2013 39.87 2880th 4221 31.8%
2014 40.60 2870th 4260 32.6%
2015 29.75 3344th 4320 22.6%
2016 25.27 3499th 4286 18.4%
2017 30.55 3117th 4329 28.0%
2018 30.12 3186th 4359 26.9%
2019 25.64 3599th 4479 19.6%
2021 37.61 2700th 4578 41.0%
2022 34.19 3112th 4581 32.1%
2023 30.82 3352nd 4647 27.9%
2024 14.00 4331st 4675 7.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.35 730th 961 24.0%
2022 46.31 587th 1004 41.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.54 1729th 3226 46.4%
2019 38.53 2191st 3333 34.3%
2021 55.72 1190th 3446 65.5%
2022 43.33 2044th 3487 41.4%
2023 37.99 2363rd 3556 33.5%
2024 16.82 3387th 3638 6.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.93 3175th 3558 10.8%
2019 41.35 1959th 3684 46.8%
2021 18.76 3741st 3799 1.5%
2023 32.43 2946th 4086 27.9%
2024 18.53 3915th 4261 8.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.25 2677th 4264 37.2%
2019 35.43 3098th 4309 28.1%
2021 51.09 1947th 4451 56.3%
2022 42.64 2646th 4477 40.9%
2023 42.53 2706th 4521 40.1%
2024 20.03 4118th 4560 9.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.23 3111th 4306 27.8%
2019 28.84 3394th 4348 21.9%
2021 30.79 3143rd 4499 30.1%
2022 40.53 2740th 4561 39.9%
2023 40.09 2780th 4588 39.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.11 2559th 3106 17.6%
2019 47.08 2130th 3184 33.1%
2021 46.98 1867th 3006 37.9%
2022 60.49 1385th 2958 53.2%
2023 64.60 1200th 2980 59.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.49 1715th 4240 59.6%
2019 50.01 1963rd 4295 54.3%
2021 61.67 1122nd 4331 74.1%
2022 59.12 1473rd 4461 67.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.03 3244th 4319 24.9%
2019 24.64 3632nd 4357 16.6%
2021 46.24 2187th 4498 51.4%
2022 29.45 3430th 4563 24.8%
2023 24.99 3721st 4585 18.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.06 977th 1005 2.8%
2019 3.57 987th 1009 2.2%
2021 9.94 912th 967 5.7%
2022 4.13 940th 957 1.8%
2023 11.42 951st 1015 6.3%
2024 1.83 1019th 1035 1.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.12 1622nd 2483 34.7%
2019 39.14 1585th 2515 37.0%
2021 56.09 838th 2444 65.7%
2022 50.01 1086th 2421 55.1%
2023 44.28 1274th 2443 47.9%
2024 29.90 1868th 2421 22.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.58 1495th 4168 64.1%
2019 40.53 2595th 4188 38.0%
2021 36.70 2783rd 4329 35.7%
2022 42.35 2604th 4376 40.5%
2023 33.92 3167th 4401 28.0%
2024 15.12 4180th 4431 5.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 42 249 8 486 0 n/a n/a 0 785
2007 19 141 7 382 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2008 22 142 9 348 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 15 139 29 368 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2010 21 107 70 391 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2011 27 109 77 387 1 0 1 0 602
2012 24 95 99 385 2 0 2 0 607
2013 20 96 142 317 2 0 2 0 579
2014 34 107 211 321 1 0 5 0 679
2015 39 125 240 297 1 0 2 0 704
2016 39 99 276 267 0 0 2 0 683
2017 24 116 290 259 1 0 2 0 692
2018 21 106 282 229 1 1 1 0 641
2019 20 141 292 250 7 0 5 0 715
2020 25 156 238 245 8 0 11 0 683
2021 15 120 199 207 5 0 14 0 560
2022 11 136 190 172 6 1 18 0 534
2023 17 110 235 180 5 5 15 0 567
2024 26 104 255 178 7 6 16 0 592

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 Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 785 43.0 18.3 96.6
2007 549 42.0 13.1 96
2008 521 38.5 13.5 97.7
2009 551 37.4 14.7 97.8
2010 589 39.1 15.0 98.1
2011 602 38.7 15.5 97.7
2012 607 42.1 14.3 90.8
2013 579 36.0 16.0 95.5
2014 679 37.0 18.3 96.9
2015 704 42.0 16.7 91.1
2016 683 44.0 15.5 98.2
2017 692 44.1 15.6 98.4
2018 641 45.9 13.9 94.5
2019 715 41.0 17.4 98.2
2020 683 44.5 15.3 97.7
2021 560 42.5 13.1 97.1
2022 534 34.5 15.4 97
2023 567 33.5 16.9 97.5
2024 592 33.5 17.6 97.6

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 Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 785 43.0 18.3 96.6
2007 549 42.0 13.1 96
2008 521 38.5 13.5 97.7
2009 551 37.4 14.7 97.8
2010 589 39.1 15.0 98.1
2011 602 38.7 15.5 97.7
2012 607 42.1 14.3 90.8
2013 579 36.0 16.0 95.5
2014 679 37.0 18.3 96.9
2015 704 42.0 16.7 91.1
2016 683 44.0 15.5 98.2
2017 692 44.1 15.6 98.4
2018 641 45.9 13.9 94.5
2019 715 41.0 17.4 98.2
2020 683 44.5 15.3 97.7
2021 560 42.5 13.1 97.1
2022 534 34.5 15.4 97
2023 567 33.5 16.9 97.5
2024 592 33.5 17.6 97.6

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 Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,609 (17.6%) $7,518 (82.4%) $9,126
2020 $2,070 (19.6%) $8,484 (80.4%) $10,554
2021 $1,543 (12.4%) $10,911 (87.6%) $12,454

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee A McShan Junior Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3599th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3352nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lee A McShan Junior Elementary)1825
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee A McShan Junior Elementary)3428
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lee A McShan Junior Elementary)5320
 33%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Lee A McShan Junior Elementary)2533
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee A McShan Junior Elementary)5130
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Lee A McShan Junior Elementary)5236
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Lee A McShan Junior Elementary)2132
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee A McShan Junior Elementary)4453
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lee A McShan Junior Elementary)1935
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Lee A McShan Junior Elementary)4553
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students715567
 20.7%
African American141110
 22%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian292235
 19.5%
Hispanic250180
 28%
Pacific Islander05
White2017
 15%
Two or More Races515
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.2%97.5%
 0.7%


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Lee A McShan Junior Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Lee A McShan Junior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sam Tasby Middle
High : Emmett J Conrad High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 592 students attended Lee A McShan Junior Elementary.

Students at Lee A McShan Junior Elementary are 43% Asian, 30% Hispanic, 18% African American, 4% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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