McDade High School

Summary:

McDade High School is a public high school located in McDade, Texas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 155 students. The school is part of the Manor Independent School District, which is ranked 698 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McDade High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating below-average performance. The school struggles with the academic performance of specific student groups, ranking in the bottom quartile for Hispanic, male, and English Language Learner students, and in the bottom half for female, White, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. McDade High School's STAAR/EOC test scores are generally below the state and district averages, and the school has had fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from 69.6% to 100% over the past few years, which is below the state average. However, the school's dropout rates have been relatively low, ranging from 0% to 1.5% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Giddings High School, McDade High School generally underperforms in terms of academic metrics. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at McDade High School, ranging from 42.58% to 56.8% over the past few years, indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance issues. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, optimize resource allocation, and develop strategies to improve the performance of specific student groups.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 156 Marlin St
       McDade, TX  78650-0400


(512) 273-2522

District: McDade Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1303rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,470 Help


Feeder schools for McDade High School:

Elementary:    McDade Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.2%
White:
37.0%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McDade High School ranks worse than 53.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details McDade High School ranks worse than 65.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McDade High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.2%), White (37%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McDade High School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McDade High School is $13,470.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDade High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McDade High School 1254th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See McDade High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks McDade High School 1303rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See McDade High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McDade Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks McDade Independent School District (Isd) 698th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McDade High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.57 1239th 2193 43.5%
2021 46.38 1120th 2252 50.3%
2022 31.84 1572nd 2254 30.3%
2023 37.33 1483rd 2330 36.4%
2024 44.49 1254th 2361 46.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.47 1243rd 1445 14.0%
2021 15.55 1567th 1592 1.6%
2022 17.74 1559th 1643 5.1%
2023 19.73 1557th 1720 9.5%
2024 16.85 1642nd 1760 6.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.81 145th 1757 91.7%
2023 45.79 803rd 1815 55.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.75 1150th 2039 43.6%
2019 37.81 1361st 2073 34.3%
2021 22.16 1874th 2172 13.7%
2022 17.17 2045th 2220 7.9%
2023 50.82 1003rd 2251 55.4%
2024 31.91 1631st 2224 26.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.68 1001st 2008 50.1%
2019 36.40 1345th 2047 34.3%
2021 63.94 624th 2151 71.0%
2022 43.33 1204th 2221 45.8%
2023 52.26 966th 2241 56.9%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.27 858th 2008 57.3%
2019 33.87 1440th 2058 30.0%
2021 40.18 1200th 2118 43.3%
2022 26.59 1817th 2182 16.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.74 937th 2030 53.8%
2019 45.13 1049th 2069 49.3%
2021 27.17 1622nd 2168 25.2%
2022 22.39 1875th 2228 15.8%
2023 22.71 1844th 2245 17.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.10 1412th 1895 25.5%
2019 32.06 1416th 1935 26.8%
2021 29.73 1529th 2043 25.2%
2022 34.22 1426th 2077 31.3%
2023 33.24 1504th 2116 28.9%
2024 23.65 1795th 2108 14.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.06 625th 1673 62.6%
2019 48.60 827th 1684 50.9%
2021 52.22 750th 1700 55.9%
2022 21.95 1505th 1723 12.7%
2023 45.52 991st 1749 43.3%
2024 76.82 261st 1724 84.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for McDade High School

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Rank History for all high school students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.77 723rd 1857 61.1%
2021 42.42 1067th 1861 42.7%
2022 33.32 1269th 1876 32.4%
2023 31.06 1367th 1961 30.3%
2024 35.13 1303rd 1987 34.4%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.61 1163rd 1195 2.7%
2022 9.61 1252nd 1278 2.0%
2023 33.90 822nd 1371 40.0%
2024 26.01 1068th 1435 25.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.84 942nd 1347 30.1%
2019 24.00 1167th 1357 14.0%
2022 9.00 1406th 1418 0.8%
2023 35.47 927th 1478 37.3%
2024 35.26 1025th 1547 33.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.59 288th 1794 83.9%
2019 68.80 340th 1818 81.3%
2021 44.18 993rd 1848 46.3%
2022 22.28 1504th 1847 18.6%
2023 19.07 1595th 1897 15.9%
2024 18.64 1610th 1883 14.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.31 896th 1781 49.7%
2019 51.56 849th 1798 52.8%
2021 23.89 1422nd 1815 21.7%
2022 37.06 1165th 1841 36.7%
2023 38.42 1170th 1891 38.1%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.40 471st 1784 73.6%
2019 62.58 422nd 1810 76.7%
2021 30.91 1288th 1829 29.6%
2022 21.60 1547th 1837 15.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.76 655th 1803 63.7%
2019 58.07 628th 1824 65.6%
2021 47.27 888th 1840 51.7%
2022 29.88 1302nd 1853 29.7%
2023 21.93 1513th 1913 20.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.70 507th 1691 70.0%
2019 52.96 695th 1714 59.5%
2021 22.76 1396th 1743 19.9%
2022 23.13 1400th 1762 20.5%
2023 29.82 1294th 1820 28.9%
2024 24.93 1386th 1804 23.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at McDade High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.29 1067th 1539 30.7%
2019 57.49 578th 1526 62.1%
2021 72.70 274th 1510 81.9%
2022 35.68 1041st 1525 31.7%
2023 15.56 1370th 1576 13.1%
2024 24.98 1222nd 1556 21.5%
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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.

McDade High School Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for McDade High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 36 1 0 41 0 0 0 0 78
2018 41 2 0 61 0 0 1 0 105
2019 66 2 0 78 0 0 1 0 147
2020 49 1 0 72 0 0 0 0 122
2021 46 2 0 75 0 1 1 0 125
2022 50 2 0 79 0 1 1 0 133
2023 61 1 0 90 0 1 2 0 155
2024 61 1 0 96 2 2 3 0 165

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 McDade High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 78 9.1 8.5 67.9
2018 105 12.4 8.4 61.9
2019 147 20.5 7.1 58.5
2020 122 16.0 7.5 50.8
2021 125 16.0 7.7 56.8
2022 133 17.9 7.4 53.4
2023 155 17.1 9.0 42.6
2024 165 16.7 9.8 50.9

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 McDade High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 78 9.1 8.5 67.9
2018 105 12.4 8.4 61.9
2019 147 20.5 7.1 58.5
2020 122 16.0 7.5 50.8
2021 125 16.0 7.7 56.8
2022 133 17.9 7.4 53.4
2023 155 17.1 9.0 42.6
2024 165 16.7 9.8 50.9

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 McDade High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $967 (9.3%) $9,445 (90.7%) $10,412
2020 $1,369 (9.9%) $12,392 (90.1%) $13,761
2021 $1,299 (9.6%) $12,172 (90.4%) $13,470

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McDade High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1239th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1483rd of 2330 Middle schools
 7.2%
Ranks 723rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1367th of 1961 High schools
 30.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (McDade High School)3732
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (McDade Independent School District (Isd))3732
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (McDade High School)2836
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (McDade Independent School District (Isd))2836
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (McDade High School)5947
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (McDade Independent School District (Isd))5947
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (McDade High School)3833
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (McDade Independent School District (Isd))3833
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (McDade High School)4835
 13%
   8th Grade Science (McDade Independent School District (Isd))4835
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (McDade High School)3026
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (McDade Independent School District (Isd))3026
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (McDade High School)5937
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (McDade Independent School District (Isd))5937
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (McDade High School)8236
 46%
   End of Course Biology (McDade Independent School District (Isd))8236
 46%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (McDade High School)3348
 15%
   End of Course English I Reading (McDade Independent School District (Isd))3348
 15%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (McDade High School)5350
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (McDade Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (McDade High School)6856
 12%
   End of Course U.S. History (McDade Independent School District (Isd))6856
 12%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students147155
 5.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic7890
 15.4%
Pacific Islander01
White6661
 7.6%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%42.6%
 15.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McDade High School

McDade High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : McDade Elementary

Students at McDade High School are 58% Hispanic, 37% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 165 students attended McDade High School.

McDade High School ranks 1303rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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