Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Summary:

Curtistene S McCowan Middle is a public magnet middle school in Glenn Heights, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 773. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 65.59% African American, 29.62% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of White, Asian, and multiracial students. However, Curtistene S McCowan Middle has consistently been ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Academically, Curtistene S McCowan Middle underperforms compared to state and district averages on STAAR assessments across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 42.86% in 6th grade reading, 35.62% in 7th grade reading, and 39.68% in 8th grade reading, well below the state averages. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 5.03% in 7th grade to 27.83% in 8th grade. However, the school stands out for its strong performance in Algebra I, with proficiency rates of 82.14% and 85% in 2023-2024 and 2022-2023, respectively, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall school but still lagging behind their peers statewide. In contrast, White and Gifted and Talented students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle perform significantly worse than their counterparts across Texas. The school's English Language Learners and Special Education students have shown more promising results, with higher rankings compared to other Texas middle schools. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in its dropout rate, from 0.0% in 2017-2018 to 1.9% in 2020-2021, which is higher than the district and state averages. These challenges may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69.47% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1500 Majestic Meadows Dr
       Glenn Heights, TX  75154


(972) 274-8090

District: Desoto Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2012th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,973 Help


Students who attend Curtistene S McCowan Middle usually attend:

High:    Desoto High School

Feeder schools for Curtistene S McCowan Middle:

Elementary:    Cockrell Hill Elementary
    Frank D Moates Elementary
    Woodridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  773

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.6%
Hispanic:
29.6%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.5% Help


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Compare Details Curtistene S McCowan Middle ranks worse than 85.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.63. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.6%), Hispanic (29.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Curtistene S McCowan Middle is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Curtistene S McCowan Middle is $8,973.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Curtistene S McCowan Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Curtistene S McCowan Middle 2012th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Curtistene S McCowan Middle in the ranking list.)

Desoto Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Desoto Independent School District (Isd) 767th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Curtistene S McCowan Middle

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Rank History for all students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 24.24 1553rd 1763 11.9%
2010 33.55 1451st 1803 19.5%
2011 35.89 1510th 1895 20.3%
2012 37.40 1343rd 1951 31.2%
2013 33.68 1474th 1973 25.3%
2014 22.78 1666th 1987 16.2%
2015 29.58 1580th 2043 22.7%
2016 16.34 1803rd 1987 9.3%
2017 17.69 1815th 2027 10.5%
2018 22.03 1760th 2080 15.4%
2019 21.65 1848th 2193 15.7%
2021 19.40 1905th 2252 15.4%
2022 27.27 1725th 2254 23.5%
2023 28.39 1761st 2330 24.4%
2024 20.63 2012th 2361 14.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.64 567th 720 21.3%
2019 20.09 669th 753 11.2%
2021 21.55 647th 743 12.9%
2022 40.36 510th 813 37.3%
2023 39.51 519th 817 36.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.53 1238th 1376 10.0%
2019 24.07 1286th 1445 11.0%
2021 36.89 1011th 1592 36.5%
2022 58.26 467th 1643 71.6%
2023 48.23 777th 1720 54.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.63 906th 1597 43.3%
2019 42.24 822nd 1626 49.4%
2021 54.98 504th 1712 70.6%
2022 35.35 1137th 1757 35.3%
2023 27.44 1522nd 1815 16.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.35 1656th 2039 18.8%
2019 27.34 1695th 2073 18.2%
2021 25.28 1793rd 2172 17.4%
2022 30.98 1675th 2220 24.5%
2023 30.15 1703rd 2251 24.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.71 1757th 2008 12.5%
2019 21.74 1758th 2047 14.1%
2021 22.35 1770th 2151 17.7%
2022 32.32 1550th 2221 30.2%
2023 31.31 1654th 2241 26.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.26 1300th 1430 9.1%
2019 26.81 1234th 1446 14.7%
2021 14.56 1362nd 1501 9.3%
2022 30.21 1222nd 1488 17.9%
2023 30.98 1207th 1481 18.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.87 1591st 2008 20.8%
2019 30.05 1607th 2058 21.9%
2021 27.47 1746th 2118 17.6%
2022 35.25 1492nd 2182 31.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.39 1700th 2030 16.3%
2019 22.00 1754th 2069 15.2%
2021 17.28 1922nd 2168 11.3%
2022 23.03 1857th 2228 16.7%
2023 25.95 1759th 2245 21.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.51 730th 1167 37.4%
2019 35.48 762nd 1193 36.1%
2021 32.32 861st 1213 29.0%
2022 38.57 739th 1251 40.9%
2023 39.17 734th 1273 42.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.49 1467th 1895 22.6%
2019 31.46 1438th 1935 25.7%
2021 26.44 1622nd 2043 20.6%
2022 44.44 1082nd 2077 47.9%
2023 37.93 1361st 2116 35.7%
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Rank History for White students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.96 1608th 1673 3.9%
2019 5.82 1659th 1684 1.5%
2023 23.42 1481st 1749 15.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Curtistene S McCowan Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 45 662 3 126 2 n/a n/a 0 838
2009 40 728 3 131 2 n/a n/a 0 904
2010 26 671 4 137 1 n/a n/a 0 839
2011 23 675 2 138 2 1 4 0 845
2012 29 657 2 179 2 1 2 0 872
2013 22 652 3 201 2 1 10 0 891
2014 20 652 1 192 1 0 12 0 878
2015 21 634 1 177 1 0 12 0 846
2016 24 641 2 205 0 0 12 0 884
2017 28 669 2 228 2 0 16 0 945
2018 33 684 4 252 0 0 21 0 994
2019 28 664 3 242 2 0 23 0 962
2020 23 607 3 245 1 0 19 0 898
2021 18 599 3 243 1 0 19 0 883
2022 13 702 2 254 0 0 29 0 1000
2023 11 507 4 229 0 0 22 0 773

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Curtistene S McCowan Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 838 56.8 14.8 53.8
2009 904 61.1 14.8 57.5
2010 839 60.4 13.8 62.3
2011 845 61.0 13.8 66.5
2012 872 57.2 15.2 71
2013 891 50.9 17.4 72.3
2014 878 52.0 16.8 68.6
2015 846 53.0 15.9 74.6
2016 884 57.0 15.5 74.7
2017 945 57.4 16.4 73.4
2018 994 61.0 16.2 75.6
2019 962 66.6 14.4 73.5
2020 898 51.6 17.3 80.3
2021 883 46.7 18.9 74.2
2022 1000 53.3 18.7 73.6
2023 773 49.9 15.4 69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Curtistene S McCowan Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 838 56.8 14.8 53.8
2009 904 61.1 14.8 57.5
2010 839 60.4 13.8 62.3
2011 845 61.0 13.8 66.5
2012 872 57.2 15.2 71
2013 891 50.9 17.4 72.3
2014 878 52.0 16.8 68.6
2015 846 53.0 15.9 74.6
2016 884 57.0 15.5 74.7
2017 945 57.4 16.4 73.4
2018 994 61.0 16.2 75.6
2019 962 66.6 14.4 73.5
2020 898 51.6 17.3 80.3
2021 883 46.7 18.9 74.2
2022 1000 53.3 18.7 73.6
2023 773 49.9 15.4 69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Curtistene S McCowan Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,613 (16.3%) $8,307 (83.7%) $9,920
2020 $1,841 (11.0%) $14,897 (89.0%) $16,738
2021 $1,836 (20.5%) $7,137 (79.5%) $8,973

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Curtistene S McCowan Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1848th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1761st of 2330 Middle schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Curtistene S McCowan Middle)2531
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Desoto Independent School District (Isd))2540
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Curtistene S McCowan Middle)2412
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Desoto Independent School District (Isd))2118
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Curtistene S McCowan Middle)3535
   7th Grade Reading (Desoto Independent School District (Isd))3040
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Curtistene S McCowan Middle)189
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Desoto Independent School District (Isd))1711
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Curtistene S McCowan Middle)3754
 17%
   8th Grade Reading (Desoto Independent School District (Isd))3155
 24%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Curtistene S McCowan Middle)2259
 37%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Desoto Independent School District (Isd))2847
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Curtistene S McCowan Middle)3117
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Desoto Independent School District (Isd))2520
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Curtistene S McCowan Middle)1211
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Desoto Independent School District (Isd))1112
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Curtistene S McCowan Middle)9385
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Desoto Independent School District (Isd))4926
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students962773
 19.6%
African American664507
 23.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic242229
 5.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2811
 60.7%
Two or More Races2322
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.5%69.5%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Curtistene S McCowan Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 773 students attended Curtistene S McCowan Middle.

Curtistene S McCowan Middle ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Curtistene S McCowan Middle usually go on to attend Desoto High School

Students at Curtistene S McCowan Middle are 66% African American, 30% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.


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