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Mendenhall Elementary

Summary:

Mendenhall Elementary is a public elementary school in Plano, Texas, serving 607 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Plano Independent School District, which is ranked 185 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Mendenhall Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently low rankings compared to other Texas elementary schools. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly below the district and state averages, particularly for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student groups. Additionally, Mendenhall has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.68% to 85.03% over the past three school years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families.

Interestingly, Mendenhall Elementary's academic performance lags behind nearby schools in the Plano ISD, such as Shepard Elementary, Aldridge Elementary, and Harrington Elementary, which all rank in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools. These nearby schools have higher percentages of White and Asian students, lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and better academic outcomes on STAAR tests.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1330 19th St
       Plano, TX  75074-5909

(469) 752-2600

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3302nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,398 Help


Students who attend Mendenhall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Otto Middle
High:    Plano East Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.0%
African American:
14.2%
White:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.8% Help


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Compare Details Mendenhall Elementary ranks worse than 70.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 41st among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68%), African American (14.2%), White (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mendenhall Elementary is 10.9, which is the 10th best among 44 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mendenhall Elementary is $12,398, which is the 10th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mendenhall Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendenhall Elementary 3302nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Mendenhall Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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White students:


Plano Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plano Independent School District (Isd) 185th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mendenhall Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mendenhall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.57 1255th 3465 63.8%
2005 66.15 1200th 3475 65.5%
2006 41.25 2450th 3476 29.5%
2007 47.49 2326th 3724 37.5%
2008 50.55 2175th 3768 42.3%
2009 47.23 2384th 3884 38.6%
2010 65.23 1457th 3937 63.0%
2011 58.94 1885th 4095 54.0%
2012 25.40 3627th 4206 13.8%
2013 19.56 3818th 4221 9.5%
2014 41.45 2829th 4260 33.6%
2015 52.47 2194th 4320 49.2%
2016 52.33 2190th 4286 48.9%
2017 26.52 3376th 4329 22.0%
2018 27.25 3366th 4359 22.8%
2019 35.92 2964th 4479 33.8%
2021 22.15 3701st 4578 19.2%
2022 25.41 3638th 4581 20.6%
2023 40.87 2738th 4647 41.1%
2024 32.23 3302nd 4675 29.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mendenhall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.54 2296th 3226 28.8%
2019 41.29 2041st 3333 38.8%
2021 31.72 2564th 3446 25.6%
2022 24.92 2989th 3487 14.3%
2023 37.94 2367th 3556 33.4%
2024 23.21 3113th 3638 14.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mendenhall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.80 2737th 3558 23.1%
2019 35.67 2376th 3684 35.5%
2021 27.30 3021st 3799 20.5%
2022 24.94 3390th 3952 14.2%
2023 32.00 2976th 4086 27.2%
2024 23.40 3643rd 4261 14.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mendenhall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.07 3100th 4264 27.3%
2019 42.41 2615th 4309 39.3%
2021 25.86 3678th 4451 17.4%
2022 29.81 3530th 4477 21.2%
2023 44.79 2572nd 4521 43.1%
2024 28.18 3669th 4560 19.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mendenhall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.48 3402nd 4306 21.0%
2019 31.53 3239th 4348 25.5%
2021 23.18 3667th 4499 18.5%
2022 27.86 3563rd 4561 21.9%
2023 41.45 2703rd 4588 41.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mendenhall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.81 1658th 3106 46.6%
2019 55.81 1751st 3184 45.0%
2021 40.67 2064th 3006 31.3%
2022 70.92 703rd 2958 76.2%
2023 53.06 1788th 2980 40.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Mendenhall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.56 3135th 4240 26.1%
2019 51.22 1893rd 4295 55.9%
2021 33.92 3064th 4331 29.3%
2022 35.07 3159th 4461 29.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mendenhall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.15 3299th 4319 23.6%
2019 40.97 2600th 4357 40.3%
2021 24.42 3564th 4498 20.8%
2022 25.66 3658th 4563 19.8%
2023 41.04 2702nd 4585 41.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Mendenhall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.38 1319th 2483 46.9%
2019 32.30 1865th 2515 25.8%
2021 37.05 1536th 2444 37.2%
2022 55.35 908th 2421 62.5%
2023 50.35 1065th 2443 56.4%
2024 34.41 1699th 2421 29.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Mendenhall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.48 3230th 4168 22.5%
2019 39.00 2697th 4188 35.6%
2021 25.03 3564th 4329 17.7%
2022 24.62 3720th 4376 15.0%
2023 46.17 2329th 4401 47.1%
2024 24.92 3700th 4431 16.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Mendenhall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.30 2386th 3127 23.7%
2019 37.61 2142nd 3142 31.8%
2021 30.89 2320th 3082 24.7%
2022 27.25 2506th 3082 18.7%
2023 46.04 1781st 3106 42.7%
2024 41.34 1945th 3078 36.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, December 24, 2022

Open Quote My son who is 8 year's old on the autism spectrum attended Mendenhall. I had to withdraw him in December 2022.

Majority of the teachers here are unprofessional and seem to be unhappy 😒 teaching. They look overwhelmed. The principal is not at all professional she plays as if so..but express your concerns to her and she will not acknowledge it, it makes her upset and starts to talk over your worries and concerns about your child well-being.

I believe the principal is the main problem the reason why teachers are not performing like they should.

I advice you not to enroll your special needs children at Mendenhall Elementary. At least not until current situation changes but for that to happen a new principal must come in.

Front desk secretaries are so unprofessional. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mendenhall Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 441 61 38 78 n/a n/a n/a 0 618
1989 464 49 37 86 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1990 465 49 44 69 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1991 541 52 49 74 0 n/a n/a -107 609
1992 537 72 63 122 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1993 549 71 69 141 0 n/a n/a 0 830
1994 536 81 81 153 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1995 490 51 60 164 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1996 490 51 60 164 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1997 432 52 56 211 2 n/a n/a 0 753
1998 387 68 44 174 1 n/a n/a 0 674
1999 365 64 42 211 2 n/a n/a 0 684
2000 305 72 38 270 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2001 284 68 33 346 3 n/a n/a 0 734
2002 225 64 30 375 4 n/a n/a 0 698
2003 225 64 30 375 4 n/a n/a 0 698
2004 162 60 21 407 4 n/a n/a 0 654
2005 125 61 24 355 2 n/a n/a 0 567
2006 122 93 21 378 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2007 102 64 20 370 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2008 79 70 19 381 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2009 88 64 22 351 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2010 95 75 21 360 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2011 74 60 17 413 1 0 7 0 572
2012 79 72 16 462 2 0 5 0 636
2013 75 73 16 489 3 0 9 0 665
2014 81 62 10 418 2 1 5 0 579
2015 66 67 10 437 3 1 7 0 591
2016 74 71 8 447 2 1 6 0 609
2017 67 68 5 453 1 1 5 0 600
2018 48 65 11 454 1 1 13 0 593
2019 52 60 12 448 0 1 17 0 590
2020 45 74 8 454 0 0 14 0 595
2021 49 70 18 407 0 0 17 0 561
2022 57 71 13 413 1 0 24 0 579
2023 67 86 17 413 4 1 19 0 607

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 Mendenhall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 618 35.0 17.6 n/a
1989 636 n/a n/a n/a
1990 627 37.0 16.9 n/a
1991 609 26.1 23.3 n/a
1992 794 43.2 18.3 22.2
1993 830 47.0 17.7 26.4
1994 851 52.6 16.2 25.6
1995 765 56.8 13.5 29.3
1996 765 56.8 13.5 29.3
1997 753 57.0 13.2 34.1
1998 674 62.4 10.8 30.3
1999 684 61.0 11.2 37
2000 685 60.4 11.3 44.7
2001 734 66.5 11.0 48.6
2002 698 63.1 11.1 61.6
2003 698 63.1 11.1 61.6
2004 654 70.9 9.2 68.5
2005 567 65.4 8.7 67.9
2006 615 62.9 9.8 72.4
2007 556 61.5 9.0 74.5
2008 550 59.1 9.3 60.4
2009 528 56.0 9.4 74.4
2010 551 54.6 10.0 80.9
2011 572 57.5 9.9 80.4
2012 636 58.6 10.8 86.3
2013 665 62.1 10.6 86
2014 579 53.2 10.8 88.8
2015 591 57.0 10.3 89.2
2016 609 58.0 10.5 88.5
2017 600 56.9 10.5 87.3
2018 593 54.5 10.8 87.2
2019 590 56.2 10.4 88.3
2020 595 53.3 11.1 89.1
2021 561 53.0 10.5 85
2022 579 55.2 10.4 76.7
2023 607 55.5 10.9 84.8

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 Mendenhall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 618 35.0 17.6 n/a
1989 636 n/a n/a n/a
1990 627 37.0 16.9 n/a
1991 609 26.1 23.3 n/a
1992 794 43.2 18.3 22.2
1993 830 47.0 17.7 26.4
1994 851 52.6 16.2 25.6
1995 765 56.8 13.5 29.3
1996 765 56.8 13.5 29.3
1997 753 57.0 13.2 34.1
1998 674 62.4 10.8 30.3
1999 684 61.0 11.2 37
2000 685 60.4 11.3 44.7
2001 734 66.5 11.0 48.6
2002 698 63.1 11.1 61.6
2003 698 63.1 11.1 61.6
2004 654 70.9 9.2 68.5
2005 567 65.4 8.7 67.9
2006 615 62.9 9.8 72.4
2007 556 61.5 9.0 74.5
2008 550 59.1 9.3 60.4
2009 528 56.0 9.4 74.4
2010 551 54.6 10.0 80.9
2011 572 57.5 9.9 80.4
2012 636 58.6 10.8 86.3
2013 665 62.1 10.6 86
2014 579 53.2 10.8 88.8
2015 591 57.0 10.3 89.2
2016 609 58.0 10.5 88.5
2017 600 56.9 10.5 87.3
2018 593 54.5 10.8 87.2
2019 590 56.2 10.4 88.3
2020 595 53.3 11.1 89.1
2021 561 53.0 10.5 85
2022 579 55.2 10.4 76.7
2023 607 55.5 10.9 84.8

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 Mendenhall Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,562 (12.6%) $10,795 (87.4%) $12,356
2020 $1,492 (13.2%) $9,788 (86.8%) $11,280
2021 $1,410 (11.4%) $10,988 (88.6%) $12,398

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mendenhall Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2964th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2738th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Mendenhall Elementary)3857
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6065
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Elementary)4346
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6460
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Mendenhall Elementary)357
 28%
   3rd Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))2920
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Elementary)4720
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))1823
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Mendenhall Elementary)4139
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5861
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Elementary)4340
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6161
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Mendenhall Elementary)718
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))1526
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Elementary)015
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))1221
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Mendenhall Elementary)3546
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6670
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Elementary)4439
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))7167
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Mendenhall Elementary)3021
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5748
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Mendenhall Elementary)1038
 28%
   5th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5329
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Elementary)1438
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))2321
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Mendenhall Elementary)00
   5th Grade Science (Plano Independent School District (Isd))93
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students590607
 2.9%
African American6086
 43.3%
American Indian04
Asian1217
 41.7%
Hispanic448413
 7.8%
Pacific Islander11
White5267
 28.8%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.3%84.8%
 3.5%

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Mendenhall Elementary ranks 3302nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Mendenhall Elementary.

Students at Mendenhall Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 14% African American, 11% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Mendenhall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Otto Middle
High : Plano East Senior High School


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