McDermott Elementary

Summary:

McDermott Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 683 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Northside Independent School District.

McDermott Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools and underperforming on STAAR assessments compared to the district and state averages. Only 31.37% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 44.52% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families (79.94%) may be a contributing factor, as nearby schools with similar demographics, such as Thornton Elementary, Rhodes Elementary, and Colonies North Elementary, generally perform better academically.

In contrast, the high-performing Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus, a public charter school located within 1 mile of McDermott Elementary, consistently ranks in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools and significantly outperforms McDermott, the district, and the state on STAAR assessments, despite serving a similar community. This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be at play in determining a school's academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5111 Usaa Blvd
       San Antonio, TX  78240-5010


(210) 397-5100

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4242nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,782 Help


Students who attend McDermott Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rawlinson Middle
High:    Clark High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  738

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.5%
Asian:
22.9%
African American:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McDermott Elementary ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 74th among 80 ranked elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at McDermott Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.5%), Asian (22.9%), African American (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McDermott Elementary is 14.3. 59 elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McDermott Elementary is $10,782, which is the 34th highest among 80 elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDermott Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McDermott Elementary 4242nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See McDermott Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Northside Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Northside Independent School District (Isd) 496th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McDermott Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.62 2413th 3465 30.4%
2005 52.22 1917th 3475 44.8%
2006 57.92 1638th 3476 52.9%
2007 61.42 1586th 3724 57.4%
2008 66.72 1259th 3768 66.6%
2009 68.31 1214th 3884 68.7%
2010 66.03 1396th 3937 64.5%
2011 61.29 1741st 4095 57.5%
2012 51.40 2179th 4206 48.2%
2013 53.83 2079th 4221 50.7%
2014 44.36 2682nd 4260 37.0%
2015 41.79 2765th 4320 36.0%
2016 42.56 2687th 4286 37.3%
2017 29.24 3194th 4329 26.2%
2018 29.18 3237th 4359 25.7%
2019 31.71 3222nd 4479 28.1%
2021 22.63 3670th 4578 19.8%
2022 19.18 3991st 4581 12.9%
2023 14.38 4306th 4647 7.3%
2024 15.71 4242nd 4675 9.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.58 466th 1046 55.4%
2019 27.48 883rd 1112 20.6%
2021 8.29 931st 961 3.1%
2022 29.33 796th 1004 20.7%
2023 38.39 745th 1099 32.2%
2024 5.17 1106th 1114 0.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.50 1414th 3226 56.2%
2019 61.34 995th 3333 70.1%
2021 58.69 1046th 3446 69.6%
2022 50.36 1625th 3487 53.4%
2023 43.39 2054th 3556 42.2%
2024 14.66 3462nd 3638 4.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.37 3146th 3558 11.6%
2019 25.96 3124th 3684 15.2%
2021 22.19 3358th 3799 11.6%
2022 15.38 3847th 3952 2.7%
2023 16.71 3927th 4086 3.9%
2024 18.47 3920th 4261 8.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.34 2888th 4264 32.3%
2019 34.15 3191st 4309 25.9%
2021 23.31 3832nd 4451 13.9%
2022 17.74 4138th 4477 7.6%
2023 16.32 4238th 4521 6.3%
2024 16.16 4282nd 4560 6.1%
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Rank History for Female students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.54 2842nd 4306 34.0%
2019 28.20 3432nd 4348 21.1%
2021 30.47 3162nd 4499 29.7%
2022 26.60 3648th 4561 20.0%
2023 18.24 4123rd 4588 10.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.72 1608th 3106 48.2%
2019 58.41 1598th 3184 49.8%
2021 58.68 1451st 3006 51.7%
2022 42.23 2144th 2958 27.5%
2023 64.31 1214th 2980 59.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.02 3240th 4240 23.6%
2019 33.06 3194th 4295 25.6%
2021 38.03 2717th 4331 37.3%
2022 35.39 3145th 4461 29.5%
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Rank History for Male students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.97 3490th 4319 19.2%
2019 36.68 2872nd 4357 34.1%
2021 19.37 3915th 4498 13.0%
2022 15.71 4190th 4563 8.2%
2023 14.28 4269th 4585 6.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.39 530th 1005 47.3%
2019 58.29 439th 1009 56.5%
2021 18.66 853rd 967 11.8%
2022 8.74 922nd 957 3.7%
2023 21.70 902nd 1015 11.1%
2024 3.24 1009th 1035 2.5%
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Rank History for African American students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.06 968th 2483 61.0%
2019 40.27 1551st 2515 38.3%
2021 32.02 1765th 2444 27.8%
2022 34.90 1683rd 2421 30.5%
2023 11.09 2399th 2443 1.8%
2024 18.83 2218th 2421 8.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.07 3467th 4168 16.8%
2019 27.71 3420th 4188 18.3%
2021 20.93 3842nd 4329 11.2%
2022 11.70 4248th 4376 2.9%
2023 12.60 4233rd 4401 3.8%
2024 19.87 3967th 4431 10.5%
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Rank History for White students at McDermott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.64 2699th 3127 13.7%
2019 38.04 2124th 3142 32.4%
2021 13.61 2890th 3082 6.2%
2022 13.01 2933rd 3082 4.8%
2023 15.19 2891st 3106 6.9%
2024 6.59 3026th 3078 1.7%
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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.

McDermott Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for McDermott Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 230 114 11 407 1 n/a n/a 0 763
1994 260 116 17 448 0 n/a n/a 0 841
1995 212 127 6 405 4 n/a n/a 0 754
1996 212 127 6 405 4 n/a n/a 0 754
1997 211 100 12 434 2 n/a n/a 0 759
1998 227 94 21 503 6 n/a n/a 0 851
1999 223 98 20 503 11 n/a n/a 0 855
2000 207 85 28 543 11 n/a n/a 0 874
2001 199 80 32 527 10 n/a n/a 0 848
2002 171 110 15 582 8 n/a n/a 0 886
2003 171 110 15 582 8 n/a n/a 0 886
2004 180 111 30 616 3 n/a n/a 0 940
2005 156 102 30 592 2 n/a n/a 0 882
2006 134 134 27 634 2 n/a n/a 0 931
2007 100 86 31 453 2 n/a n/a 0 672
2008 102 96 37 544 7 n/a n/a 0 786
2009 99 88 46 496 5 n/a n/a 0 734
2010 90 101 57 499 7 n/a n/a 0 754
2011 87 78 64 517 3 1 23 0 773
2012 91 100 71 534 5 1 16 0 818
2013 78 80 97 543 2 3 13 0 816
2014 76 70 100 477 4 5 15 0 747
2015 79 101 123 489 1 6 16 0 815
2016 67 89 159 513 2 6 19 0 855
2017 66 93 144 468 1 8 23 0 803
2018 64 75 62 436 1 5 33 0 676
2019 65 91 75 400 1 6 32 0 670
2020 93 113 163 410 2 3 43 0 827
2021 81 124 145 339 0 0 30 0 719
2022 76 103 135 340 2 1 37 0 694
2023 57 113 125 341 1 0 46 0 683
2024 45 94 169 365 2 0 63 0 738

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 McDermott Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 763 51.0 15.0 73.8
1994 841 57.5 14.6 61.7
1995 754 54.0 14.0 56.8
1996 754 54.0 14.0 56.8
1997 759 54.3 14.0 59.6
1998 851 54.3 15.7 60.2
1999 855 59.0 14.5 75.7
2000 874 59.0 14.8 70.8
2001 848 59.0 14.4 72.5
2002 886 59.5 14.9 72.9
2003 886 59.5 14.9 72.9
2004 940 62.0 15.2 69.3
2005 882 61.5 14.3 75.6
2006 931 61.0 15.3 74.7
2007 672 50.0 13.4 67.1
2008 786 53.4 14.7 69
2009 734 49.4 14.9 67.6
2010 754 51.0 14.7 68.4
2011 773 52.0 14.8 71.5
2012 818 49.2 16.6 70.3
2013 816 49.5 16.4 74.4
2014 747 52.9 14.1 69.3
2015 815 54.0 15.0 68.1
2016 855 57.0 15.0 65.6
2017 803 58.7 13.6 64.4
2018 676 51.5 13.1 73.2
2019 670 48.3 13.8 73.7
2020 827 60.4 13.6 65.9
2021 719 60.5 11.8 72.2
2022 694 49.9 13.8 74.4
2023 683 46.6 14.6 79.9
2024 738 51.5 14.3 75.5

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 McDermott Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 763 51.0 15.0 73.8
1994 841 57.5 14.6 61.7
1995 754 54.0 14.0 56.8
1996 754 54.0 14.0 56.8
1997 759 54.3 14.0 59.6
1998 851 54.3 15.7 60.2
1999 855 59.0 14.5 75.7
2000 874 59.0 14.8 70.8
2001 848 59.0 14.4 72.5
2002 886 59.5 14.9 72.9
2003 886 59.5 14.9 72.9
2004 940 62.0 15.2 69.3
2005 882 61.5 14.3 75.6
2006 931 61.0 15.3 74.7
2007 672 50.0 13.4 67.1
2008 786 53.4 14.7 69
2009 734 49.4 14.9 67.6
2010 754 51.0 14.7 68.4
2011 773 52.0 14.8 71.5
2012 818 49.2 16.6 70.3
2013 816 49.5 16.4 74.4
2014 747 52.9 14.1 69.3
2015 815 54.0 15.0 68.1
2016 855 57.0 15.0 65.6
2017 803 58.7 13.6 64.4
2018 676 51.5 13.1 73.2
2019 670 48.3 13.8 73.7
2020 827 60.4 13.6 65.9
2021 719 60.5 11.8 72.2
2022 694 49.9 13.8 74.4
2023 683 46.6 14.6 79.9
2024 738 51.5 14.3 75.5

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 McDermott Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,594 (15.8%) $8,488 (84.2%) $10,082
2020 $1,145 (12.2%) $8,241 (87.8%) $9,387
2021 $1,210 (11.2%) $9,572 (88.8%) $10,782

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McDermott Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3222nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4306th of 4647 Elementary schools
 20.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (McDermott Elementary)4327
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4148
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McDermott Elementary)4424
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4641
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (McDermott Elementary)3818
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4345
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (McDermott Elementary)3317
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4340
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (McDermott Elementary)3337
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5255
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McDermott Elementary)3628
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (McDermott Elementary)1921
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students670683
 1.9%
African American91113
 24.2%
American Indian11
Asian75125
 66.7%
Hispanic400341
 14.8%
Pacific Islander60
 100%
White6557
 12.3%
Two or More Races3246
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.7%79.9%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McDermott Elementary

Students at McDermott Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 13% African American, 9% Two or more races, 6% White.

McDermott Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 738 students attended McDermott Elementary.

Students who attend McDermott Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rawlinson Middle
High : Clark High School


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