Serving 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Mae E Jones-clark 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8118 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
64%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School's ranking?
Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School is ranked #8118 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School?
640 students attend Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School offer ?
Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School part of?
Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School is part of Beaumont Independent School District.
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