McKinney Independent School District (Isd)

The McKinney Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates a diverse set of 30 schools, including 20 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 237 out of 968 in Texas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the McKinney ISD stand out for their exceptional performance. Dr. Jack Cockrill Middle is ranked 142 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools and has a 5-star rating, with over 70% of students proficient or better in reading and math. Roy Lee Walker Elementary and Earl & Lottie Wolford Elementary are also 5-star elementary schools, ranking 281 and 169 out of 4,675 in Texas, respectively, with impressive reading and math scores. Additionally, Glen Oaks Elementary is a 5-star school that excels across reading, math, and science.

While the district as a whole performs well, there are significant disparities in academic achievement between the top-performing and lower-performing schools. The data suggests a potential link between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores. Additionally, the higher-spending schools are not necessarily the highest-performing, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving outcomes. Overall, the McKinney ISD data provides a clear roadmap for where the district could focus its efforts to ensure more equitable educational opportunities for all students.