Macdonell El
Laredo, TX · Laredo ISD · Grades PK-5
318th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 93%▲ Improving
Macdonell El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Macdonell El 318th 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 93% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2019 to 93th in 2025 — improving.
Macdonell El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 178 students tested
Macdonell El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 491 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.1% | 99.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Macdonell El
Typical home value $141K in zip 78040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Macdonell El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Bruni ElLaredo ISD · 0.6 mi away1,814th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 45% - 10Leyendecker ElLaredo ISD · 0.6 mi away180th of 4,406
ELA 72% · Math 89% - 3Dovalina ElLaredo ISD · 0.6 mi away3,184th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 31% - 10J C Martin Jr ElLaredo ISD · 0.9 mi away213th of 4,406
ELA 83% · Math 75% - 6Don Jose GallegoLaredo ISD · 1.3 mi away2,171st of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 7T Sanchez El / H Ochoa ElLaredo ISD · 1.4 mi away1,667th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 49% - 7Santa Maria ElLaredo ISD · 1.5 mi away1,518th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 46% - 8Tarver ElLaredo ISD · 1.7 mi away971st of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Macdonell El in?
Macdonell El is part of the Laredo ISD district in Laredo, Texas.
Is Macdonell El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Macdonell El 318th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Macdonell El?
Hispanic 100% (491 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Macdonell El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78040 is $141K 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.