Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, A B Mcbay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
A B Mcbay Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of A B Mcbay Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
21%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are A B Mcbay Elementary School often compared to?
A B Mcbay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coolidge Elementary School, H O Whitehurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend A B Mcbay Elementary School?
529 students attend A B Mcbay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of A B Mcbay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A B Mcbay Elementary School?
A B Mcbay Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does A B Mcbay Elementary School offer ?
A B Mcbay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is A B Mcbay Elementary School part of?
A B Mcbay Elementary School is part of Mexia Independent School District.
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