A B Mcbay Elementary School

1000 North Ross Avenue

Mexia, TX 76667

2 Reviews

School District

Mexia Independent
Grade

PK, K-2
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Submitted by parent on November 22, 2022

If your child is on the autism spectrum, be cautious before enrolling him/her at McBay Elementary. It is no mystery that McBay is an underperforming school. My grandson was diagnosed at age three, after three full days of strenuous testing at The Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin. Upon enrolling him at McBay, we were informed that he would be further tested by a para-professional (not a neurophychologist or doctor) who traveled between several different school districts. After testing was completed, we were informed that my grandson was not, in fact, autistic. Therefore, he would not receive any assistance or modifications pertaining to autism. How many parents would disregard a diagnosis from the esteemed Dell Medical Center for the opinion of a nameless para-professional? I visited with the assistant superintendent and the special education coordinator. They sent me, directly, to observe my grandson's classroom. The school, however, refused to let me observe. It is extremely disturbing that the school refused even after a directive by the assistant superintendent. I spoke to the school board and asked each and every member which diagnosis they would believe, if it were their child. No one answered. Needless to say, we pulled my grandson out of McBay. After consulting with an attorney, we decided that my grandson would be educated elsewhere rather than risking his education while fighting the school.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2012

We started this school in the middle of a Fall season. At first we thought we would be happy with the school. It didnt take long before we discovered that the school did not meet our expectations. The staff could be rude and argumentative. It seemed as if they had a low tolerance with the children and the way they graded in conduct reflects their feelings.... I have since changed schools and am not having the same problems... McBay may serve some children with ease but the children with adjustment problems seem to be quickly labeled... I hope for the children's sake this school will be able to identify their problems and not just blame them on the families. Good luck Mexia!