Is McLeod School a good school?

McLeod School ranks 1492 nd of 4675 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McLeod School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 428 students attended McLeod School.

What is the racial makeup of McLeod School?

Students at McLeod School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

McLeod School

Summary:

McLeod School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the small town of Mc Leod, TX, with a student population of 109 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with a 100% four-year graduation rate, low dropout rates, and strong proficiency in STAAR assessments compared to state and district averages.

One of the key factors contributing to McLeod School's success is its access to significant resources and funding, as evidenced by its relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio. This allows the school to provide a supportive learning environment for its students, which is reflected in their consistently strong academic achievements across subjects like Reading, Mathematics, and Algebra I. Interestingly, the school's demographic composition has shifted slightly over the past few years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races.

Compared to the nearby Bloomburg School, which is also an alternative public school, McLeod School generally outperforms Bloomburg School in terms of graduation rates, STAAR assessment scores, and student-teacher ratio, although Bloomburg School has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. This comparison highlights the exceptional performance of McLeod School and its ability to provide a high-quality education to its students, despite serving a relatively small community within the Bloomburg Independent School District (Isd).

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

19395 Farm Rd 125
Mc Leod, TX 75565-0350

(903) 796-7181

District: McLeod Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1492^nd of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,907

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 428

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McLeod School ranks better than 68.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.94. (See more...)

Compare Details McLeod School ranks better than 54.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.92. (See more...)

Compare Details McLeod School ranks better than 59.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McLeod School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McLeod School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare McLeod School employs 34.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McLeod School is $12,907.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McLeod School:

SchoolDigger ranks McLeod School 1492^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See McLeod School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks McLeod School 1066^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See McLeod School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks McLeod School 805^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See McLeod School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.94	1492^nd	4675	68.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.43	851^st	4560	81.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.04	1857^th	3078	39.7%

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Rank History for all middle school students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.92	1066^th	2361	54.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.83	770^th	2224	65.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.75	1342^nd	1724	22.2%

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Rank History for all high school students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	81.37	81^st	1427	94.3%
2005	78.70	161^st	1429	88.7%
2006	85.29	43^rd	1430	97.0%
2007	84.19	65^th	1497	95.7%
2008	71.96	331^st	1510	78.1%
2009	70.85	351^st	1539	77.2%
2010	70.87	347^th	1568	77.9%
2011	68.32	464^th	1672	72.2%
2012	45.20	956^th	1603	40.4%
2013	47.61	947^th	1652	42.7%
2014	51.00	906^th	1734	47.8%
2015	54.62	853^rd	1743	51.1%
2016	62.38	616^th	1762	65.0%
2017	42.01	955^th	1777	46.3%
2018	51.53	755^th	1797	58.0%
2019	49.85	867^th	1857	53.3%
2021	77.93	252^nd	1861	86.5%
2022	70.44	373^rd	1876	80.1%
2023	68.10	472^nd	1961	75.9%
2024	55.43	805^th	1987	59.5%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.18	793^rd	1347	41.1%
2024	15.75	1435^th	1547	7.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.29	753^rd	1794	58.0%
2019	35.96	1224^th	1818	32.7%
2021	79.22	164^th	1848	91.1%
2022	79.67	160^th	1847	91.3%
2023	72.69	279^th	1897	85.3%
2024	48.39	800^th	1883	57.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.19	793^rd	1781	55.5%
2019	53.05	821^st	1798	54.3%
2021	64.80	531^st	1815	70.7%
2022	72.01	345^th	1841	81.3%
2023	75.26	280^th	1891	85.2%

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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	73.17	233^rd	1177	80.2%
2022	71.03	285^th	1172	75.7%
2023	55.23	734^th	1182	37.9%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.38	390^th	1784	78.1%
2019	40.62	1014^th	1810	44.0%
2021	67.22	343^rd	1829	81.2%
2022	56.03	527^th	1837	71.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.29	787^th	1803	56.4%
2019	45.27	948^th	1824	48.0%
2021	86.59	104^th	1840	94.3%
2022	67.59	405^th	1853	78.1%
2023	58.28	658^th	1913	65.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at McLeod School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.78	1072^nd	1539	30.3%
2019	31.71	1131^st	1526	25.9%
2021	60.64	491^st	1510	67.5%
2022	50.37	702^nd	1525	54.0%
2023	47.45	832^nd	1576	47.2%
2024	34.91	1046^th	1556	32.8%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for McLeod School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	71	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
1990	94	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	104
1991	93	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
1992	71	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	79
1993	75	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
1994	84	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1995	102	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
1996	102	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
1997	121	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	132
1998	143	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
1999	154	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	163
2000	143	5	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	150
2001	170	4	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	178
2002	156	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	165
2003	156	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	165
2004	154	6	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	161
2005	132	8	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	143
2006	136	9	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	148
2007	142	8	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	153
2008	132	6	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	143
2009	130	3	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	140
2010	137	4	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	148
2011	124	7	2	5	0	0	4	142
2012	115	6	1	3	0	0	2	127
2013	106	2	0	5	0	0	4	117
2014	111	1	0	2	0	0	2	116
2015	105	0	1	1	0	0	1	108
2016	106	0	1	2	0	0	1	110
2017	115	0	1	2	0	0	1	119
2018	128	1	0	1	0	0	2	132
2019	116	2	0	1	0	0	2	121
2020	117	5	0	0	1	0	1	124
2021	120	3	0	2	1	0	2	128
2022	111	1	0	0	1	0	1	114
2023	102	1	0	1	1	0	4	109
2024	398	2	0	10	1	0	17	428

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 McLeod School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	76	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	104	8.0	13.0	n/a
1991	99	32.0	3.0	n/a
1992	79	7.6	10.3	22.8
1993	81	6.0	13.5	37
1994	90	7.9	11.4	21.1
1995	110	9.7	11.3	18.2
1996	110	9.7	11.3	18.2
1997	132	9.0	14.7	22.7
1998	153	10.9	14.0	13.7
1999	163	10.5	15.5	23.3
2000	150	10.9	13.8	30
2001	178	12.8	13.9	28.1
2002	165	14.1	11.7	24.8
2003	165	14.1	11.7	24.8
2004	161	13.6	11.8	23
2005	143	13.0	11.0	21
2006	148	12.1	12.2	27.7
2007	153	13.0	11.8	31.4
2008	143	11.2	12.8	28
2009	140	12.2	11.4	30.7
2010	148	13.0	11.3	36.5
2011	142	13.4	10.5	43.7
2012	127	13.3	9.4	44.1
2013	117	13.1	8.8	44.4
2014	116	12.3	9.4	40.5
2015	108	13.0	8.3	37
2016	110	13.0	8.4	41.8
2017	119	12.3	9.6	51.3
2018	132	11.4	11.5	52.3
2019	121	10.8	11.1	45.5
2020	124	13.1	9.4	35.5
2021	128	11.8	10.8	30.5
2022	114	11.5	9.8	42.1
2023	109	11.0	9.8	42.2
2024	428	34.2	12.4	54.4

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 McLeod School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	76	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	104	8.0	13.0	n/a
1991	99	32.0	3.0	n/a
1992	79	7.6	10.3	22.8
1993	81	6.0	13.5	37
1994	90	7.9	11.4	21.1
1995	110	9.7	11.3	18.2
1996	110	9.7	11.3	18.2
1997	132	9.0	14.7	22.7
1998	153	10.9	14.0	13.7
1999	163	10.5	15.5	23.3
2000	150	10.9	13.8	30
2001	178	12.8	13.9	28.1
2002	165	14.1	11.7	24.8
2003	165	14.1	11.7	24.8
2004	161	13.6	11.8	23
2005	143	13.0	11.0	21
2006	148	12.1	12.2	27.7
2007	153	13.0	11.8	31.4
2008	143	11.2	12.8	28
2009	140	12.2	11.4	30.7
2010	148	13.0	11.3	36.5
2011	142	13.4	10.5	43.7
2012	127	13.3	9.4	44.1
2013	117	13.1	8.8	44.4
2014	116	12.3	9.4	40.5
2015	108	13.0	8.3	37
2016	110	13.0	8.4	41.8
2017	119	12.3	9.6	51.3
2018	132	11.4	11.5	52.3
2019	121	10.8	11.1	45.5
2020	124	13.1	9.4	35.5
2021	128	11.8	10.8	30.5
2022	114	11.5	9.8	42.1
2023	109	11.0	9.8	42.2
2024	428	34.2	12.4	54.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McLeod School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$198 (1.7%)	$11,187 (98.3%)	$11,386
2020	$193 (1.7%)	$11,422 (98.3%)	$11,615
2021	$633 (4.9%)	$12,274 (95.1%)	$12,907

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McLeod School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 867^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 472^nd of 1961 High schools	22.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (McLeod School)	75	61	14%
End of Course Algebra I (McLeod Independent School District (Isd))	81	67	14%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (McLeod School)	58	61	3%
End of Course Biology (McLeod Independent School District (Isd))	58	61	3%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (McLeod School)	55	68	13%
End of Course English I Reading (McLeod Independent School District (Isd))	55	68	13%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (McLeod School)	49	76	27%
End of Course English II Reading (McLeod Independent School District (Isd))	49	76	27%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (McLeod School)	60	81	21%
End of Course U.S. History (McLeod Independent School District (Isd))	60	81	21%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	121	109	9.9%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	116	102	12.1%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	42.2%	3.3%

Schools Near McLeod School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McLeod School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	19395 Farm Rd 125	Mc Leod	75565	Cass County	McLeod Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 796-7181	428	34	12.4	54.4%	398 (93.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)								(n/a)	78.4	47.2	56.7	71.4	56.0	44.7	73.5	48.5	68.6	52.9	58.5	60.5	67.7	63.6	20.0	32.4	26.7	6.1	47.5	17.5	$12,907	$633	$12,274
Bloomburg School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	307 W Cypress St	Bloomburg	75556	Cass County	Bloomburg Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 728-5216	243	26	9.5	75.3%	213 (87.7%)	6 (2.5%)	14 (5.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)								(n/a)	31.6	52.6	66.7	68.4	83.3	63.6	55.6	53.9	36.8	47.6	71.4	27.3	38.9	61.5	10.5	4.8	23.8	46.2	42.9	33.3	$12,718	$777	$11,941

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