Enrollment
280
Combined
STATE 485
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MCMULLEN COUNTY ISD·NCES 482994003368
McMullen County School
901 RIVER ST, TILDEN, TX 78072 · (361) 274-2000 · McMullen County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL280 STUDENTS
A+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 99% of Texas public K-12 schools
- A+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public K-12 schools
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
26 FTE teachers
STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 14 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 6% |
| Grade 1 | 18 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 19 | 7% |
| Grade 3 | 21 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 20 | 7% |
| Grade 5 | 16 | 6% |
| Grade 6 | 23 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 23 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 21 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 25 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 23 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 23 | 8% |
| Grade 12 | 18 | 6% |
This year's kindergarten class (16) is 24% smaller than its 8th grade class (21).
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
82.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +4.0pp since 2023
Mathematics
73.0%
TX avg 45.3% . -6.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 82 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 73 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 4 points since 2023, while math scores are down about 6 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 36.0% | 46.0% | 15.0% | 3.0% |
| Mathematics | 32.0% | 41.0% | 20.0% | 7.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82.0% | 73.0% |
| 2024-25 | 79.0% | 72.0% |
| 2023-24 | 78.0% | 79.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where McMullen County School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 73.0% | #10 of 218 ▼ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 82.0% | #8 of 218 ▲ 3 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 280 | #91 of 280 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.6:1 | #39 of 141 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.0% | #59 of 144 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.9% | #28 of 42 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
280
+13 (+5%) vs 2020
+64% since 1990-91, when it was 171
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 10.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 280 | 26.4 | 10.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 271 | 26.9 | 10.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 282 | 27.2 | 10.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 267 | 25 | 10.7:1 | 25% (66) |
| 2017-18 | 257 | 24.4 | 10.5:1 | 22% (56) |
| 2015-16 | 264 | 24 | 11.0:1 | 26% (69) |
| 2010-11 | 178 | 18 | 9.9:1 | 41% (73) |
| 2000-01 | 168 | 18 | 9.3:1 | 55% (93) |
| 1990-91 | 171 | 17 | 10.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McMullen County School.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (257 to 280); teachers up 8% (24.4 to 26.4).
About McMullen County School
McMullen County School, a small school serving multiple grade levels, is located in TILDEN, Texas. Its grade span covers pre-K through 12, with 280 students on the rolls. That compares with an average of about 485 students for combined schools in Texas.
McMullen County School falls under MCMULLEN COUNTY ISD.
Federal enrollment data show McMullen County School is 57% White. Other groups make up 42% Hispanic. McMullen County as a whole is about 44% White, so the school's share is higher. The diversity index for McMullen County School is 50%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
McMullen County School reported 26.4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 10.6:1. By comparison, the average for combined schools in Texas is 11.7:1.
McMullen County School holds an A+ allk12 Grade, placing it above 99% of Texas public K-12 schools.
In McMullen County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $43,875, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty.
About 22.8 miles separate McMullen County School from the closest public school, Three Rivers Jr/Sr High School.
Federal data place McMullen County School in the Rural: Remote locale, which means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 280, up from 267 in 2020-21.
People who know McMullen County School can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
McMullen County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
700
Census ACS
Median income
$43,875
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1
280 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Three Rivers Jr/Sr High School22.8 mi · 254
- Three Rivers Elementary School22.8 mi · 312
- George West Elementary School27.6 mi · 235
- George West Junior High School27.6 mi · 158
- George West High School27.6 mi · 274
- George West Primary School27.8 mi · 396
Frequently asked questions
About McMullen County SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at McMullen County School?
McMullen County School enrolls approximately 280 students in grades PK-12.
Is McMullen County School an elementary, middle, or high school?
McMullen County School is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
How many students per teacher at McMullen County School?
Approximately 10.6:1 students per teacher at McMullen County School.
What is the student diversity at McMullen County School?
Student demographics at McMullen County School are roughly 57% White, 42% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees McMullen County School?
McMullen County School is overseen by MCMULLEN COUNTY ISD in McMullen County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.