Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

3030 Fyke Rd, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (972) 968-5700

C
72 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 12 points from 2025Down from a B (84) in 2025.
706students
15.2students per teacher
94.8%attendance
19thof 21 Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD elementary schools
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ABABCCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

McLaughlin Strickland Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 67

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 72

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 71

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of McLaughlin Strickland Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level73%
Meets grade level44%
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level16%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

706students in 2024–25Up 3% from 684 the year before
15.2students per teacher47 full-time teachers
18.5average class sizeCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD elementary schools: 17.8
5.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,910average teacher base pay
85%from low-income familiesCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD elementary schools: 63%
58.1%English learners
7.6%in gifted & talented
14.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 86.4%African American 6.2%White 4.4%Two or More Races 2.5%Asian 0.1%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

ABlair ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 91 · 0.6 mi BFarmers Branch ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 86 · 1.1 mi ACarrollton ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 90 · 1.4 mi BCountry Place ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 85 · 1.6 mi CGeorge Herbert Walker Bush ElementaryDallas ISD · 76 · 1.6 mi CChapel Hill Preparatory-A Personalized Lrning SchoolDallas ISD · 74 · 1.9 mi PMary Immaculate Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.8 mi PDominion PrepPrivate · 11 · 1.5 mi PArborcreek Montessori AcademyPrivate · 1–6 · 1.9 mi
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Questions about McLaughlin Strickland Elementary

What is McLaughlin Strickland Elementary’s TEA rating?

McLaughlin Strickland Elementary earned a C (72 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (84) in 2025.

What grades does McLaughlin Strickland Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, at 3030 Fyke Rd in Farmers Branch.

How many students go to McLaughlin Strickland Elementary?

706 students in 2024–25, up 3% from 684 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does McLaughlin Strickland Elementary compare with other Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 19th of 21 Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 29% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to McLaughlin Strickland Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.