Mendenhall El
Plano, TX · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Mendenhall El is a elementary school located in Plano, Texas. The school serves 607 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), Mendenhall El performs below the state average for Texas. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mendenhall El has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Mendenhall El has 607 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1.
Yes, Mendenhall El is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +15, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Mendenhall El is part of the Plano Isd in Plano, Texas. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.