Mark White Elementary

Summary:

Mark White Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving around 640 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating.

Academically, Mark White Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with performance on STAAR tests generally below district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students, Asian students, and White students performing better than male students, African American students, and Hispanic students. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.32% to 73.75%, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Nearby schools in the Houston Independent School District, such as Emerson Elementary and Benavidez Elementary, have similar academic performance and demographic profiles to Mark White Elementary, with low overall rankings and subgroup performance. However, the Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, also within a few miles, stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Texas and significantly outperforming the district and state averages on STAAR tests.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2515 Old Farm Rd
       Houston, TX  77063


(713) 556-6571

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2672nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,529 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  522

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.8%
African American:
30.3%
White:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mark White Elementary ranks worse than 57.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 83rd among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mark White Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.8%), African American (30.3%), White (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mark White Elementary is 14.9, which is the 70th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mark White Elementary is $9,529. 145 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mark White Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mark White Elementary 2672nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Mark White Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mark White Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.43 2468th 4479 44.9%
2021 35.95 2789th 4578 39.1%
2022 37.07 2929th 4581 36.1%
2023 40.98 2731st 4647 41.2%
2024 42.46 2672nd 4675 42.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.07 598th 1112 46.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.36 2304th 3226 28.6%
2019 35.72 2354th 3333 29.4%
2021 29.76 2676th 3446 22.3%
2022 43.47 2035th 3487 41.6%
2023 33.76 2593rd 3556 27.1%
2024 39.21 2249th 3638 38.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.36 472nd 3558 86.7%
2019 26.39 3099th 3684 15.9%
2021 30.32 2782nd 3799 26.8%
2022 20.69 3647th 3952 7.7%
2023 50.89 1587th 4086 61.2%
2024 61.73 1163rd 4261 72.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.41 2390th 4264 43.9%
2019 52.37 1886th 4309 56.2%
2021 31.75 3264th 4451 26.7%
2022 30.50 3484th 4477 22.2%
2023 34.87 3232nd 4521 28.5%
2024 38.82 2955th 4560 35.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.98 2622nd 4306 39.1%
2019 49.81 2068th 4348 52.4%
2021 43.77 2372nd 4499 47.3%
2022 42.84 2599th 4561 43.0%
2023 53.31 1963rd 4588 57.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.32 2553rd 3106 17.8%
2019 44.78 2226th 3184 30.1%
2021 56.92 1526th 3006 49.2%
2022 68.31 884th 2958 70.1%
2023 70.90 741st 2980 75.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.15 2492nd 4240 41.2%
2019 44.71 2346th 4295 45.4%
2021 32.32 3178th 4331 26.6%
2022 45.79 2389th 4461 46.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.76 2789th 4319 35.4%
2019 38.44 2772nd 4357 36.4%
2021 31.40 3081st 4498 31.5%
2022 34.46 3109th 4563 31.9%
2023 30.74 3356th 4585 26.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.94 832nd 1005 17.2%
2019 42.12 681st 1009 32.5%
2021 34.81 691st 967 28.5%
2022 27.64 805th 957 15.9%
2023 25.14 872nd 1015 14.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.37 1063rd 2483 57.2%
2019 53.49 1001st 2515 60.2%
2021 45.09 1232nd 2444 49.6%
2022 40.70 1446th 2421 40.3%
2023 46.98 1172nd 2443 52.0%
2024 54.04 971st 2421 59.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.47 2750th 4168 34.0%
2019 37.30 2811th 4188 32.9%
2021 27.28 3425th 4329 20.9%
2022 21.66 3876th 4376 11.4%
2023 26.54 3566th 4401 19.0%
2024 28.18 3507th 4431 20.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mark White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.00 2443rd 3127 21.9%
2019 31.58 2382nd 3142 24.2%
2021 34.00 2191st 3082 28.9%
2022 55.82 1343rd 3082 56.4%
2023 59.47 1233rd 3106 60.3%
2024 68.59 819th 3078 73.4%
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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.

Mark White Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Open Quote Though it's a relatively new school, but it is very well organized and the teaching is also Good. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mark White Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 91 102 81 230 7 1 16 0 528
2018 130 117 96 265 12 3 21 0 644
2019 145 132 112 262 7 2 19 0 679
2020 153 133 106 286 4 1 14 0 697
2021 134 127 95 257 5 1 12 0 631
2022 129 155 77 265 5 3 16 0 650
2023 118 164 68 262 9 1 18 0 640
2024 80 158 35 218 8 1 22 0 522

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 Mark White Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 528 27.6 19.1 65.7
2018 644 35.0 18.4 68.6
2019 679 39.0 17.4 72.3
2020 697 39.4 17.6 71.4
2021 631 37.9 16.6 71.3
2022 650 41.2 15.7 73.1
2023 640 40.0 16.0 73.8
2024 522 34.9 14.9 77

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 Mark White Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 528 27.6 19.1 65.7
2018 644 35.0 18.4 68.6
2019 679 39.0 17.4 72.3
2020 697 39.4 17.6 71.4
2021 631 37.9 16.6 71.3
2022 650 41.2 15.7 73.1
2023 640 40.0 16.0 73.8
2024 522 34.9 14.9 77

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 Mark White Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,309 (16.7%) $6,548 (83.3%) $7,857
2020 $1,315 (14.6%) $7,680 (85.4%) $8,995
2021 $879 (9.2%) $8,651 (90.8%) $9,529

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mark White Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2468th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2731st of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Mark White Elementary)3350
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mark White Elementary)3639
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Mark White Elementary)3554
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mark White Elementary)4144
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Mark White Elementary)6042
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mark White Elementary)5639
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Mark White Elementary)4714
 33%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students679640
 5.7%
African American132164
 24.2%
American Indian79
 28.6%
Asian11268
 39.3%
Hispanic262262
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White145118
 18.6%
Two or More Races1918
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.3%73.8%
 1.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 522 students attended Mark White Elementary.

Students at Mark White Elementary are 42% Hispanic, 30% African American, 15% White, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Mark White Elementary ranks 2672nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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