Lucy Mae Mcdonald El
Ferris, TX · Ferris ISD
Regular public school · Grades 1-5 · Rural, fringe
3,412th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
500 FM 983, Ferris, TX 75125
(972)544-2574NCES ID 481917009220Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Lucy Mae Mcdonald El 3,412th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 230 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 662 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2002, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.5% | 81.4% | ▲ 15.9 pts | |
| White | 25.6% | 12.2% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Black | 6.6% | 4.8% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2002. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $295K in zip 75125 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Lucy Mae Mcdonald El in?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El is part of the Ferris ISD district in Ferris, Texas.
Is Lucy Mae Mcdonald El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lucy Mae Mcdonald El 3,412th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Lucy Mae Mcdonald El?
Hispanic 81%, White 12%, Black 5% (662 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lucy Mae Mcdonald El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75125 is $295K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.