Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3624 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
36%
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
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School's ranking?
Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School is ranked #3624 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School often compared to?
Johnston-mcqueen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J L Everhart Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School?
451 students attend Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School?
Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School offer ?
Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School part of?
Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School is part of Longview Independent School District.
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