Is Scott Elementary a good school?

Yes! Scott Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 193 rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Scott Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 667 students attended Scott Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Scott Elementary?

Students at Scott Elementary are 40% Asian, 38% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Scott Elementary attend?

Students who attend Scott Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Roach Middle High : Heritage High School

Scott Elementary

Summary:

Scott Elementary is a public elementary school in McKinney, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Frisco Independent School District. With consistently high academic performance and a diverse student population, Scott Elementary stands out as a top-performing school in the region.

Academically, Scott Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80% in various subjects and grade levels. The school's performance has steadily improved over the years, climbing from the 660th statewide ranking in 2018-2019 to the 193rd in 2023-2024. This academic excellence is further highlighted by the school's strong Gifted and Talented program, which ranks 151st out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools. Additionally, Scott Elementary provides exceptional support for special education students and English Language Learners, setting it apart from many nearby schools.

Another unique aspect of Scott Elementary is its diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian (40.48%) and White (37.63%) students, as well as smaller percentages of African American (6.6%), Hispanic (7.8%), and other racial/ethnic groups. This diversity is in contrast to the more homogeneous student populations of nearby schools, such as Liscano Elementary (80.09% Asian) and C.T. Eddins Elementary (68.31% White). This diverse learning environment prepares students for the diverse world they will encounter beyond the classroom.

Detail:

Public K-5

10550 Millbend Dr
McKinney, TX 75070

(469) 633-4000

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
193^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,401

Students who attend Scott Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Roach Middle
High:	Heritage High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 667

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

40.5%

White:

37.6%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scott Elementary ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12^th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (40.5%), White (37.6%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scott Elementary is 16.9. 22 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Scott Elementary employs 39.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scott Elementary is $8,401. 25 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Scott Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Frisco Independent School District (Isd) 30^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2015	85.61	429^th	4320	90.1%
2016	81.03	692^nd	4286	83.9%
2017	75.67	846^th	4329	80.5%
2018	83.05	590^th	4359	86.5%
2019	81.22	660^th	4479	85.3%
2021	90.47	384^th	4578	91.6%
2022	91.07	310^th	4581	93.2%
2023	92.77	275^th	4647	94.1%
2024	94.67	193^rd	4675	95.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	48.07	598^th	1112	46.2%
2021	49.67	470^th	961	51.1%
2023	42.25	688^th	1099	37.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.46	1679^th	3226	48.0%
2019	80.47	308^th	3333	90.8%
2021	46.28	1679^th	3446	51.3%
2022	72.58	595^th	3487	82.9%
2023	76.32	502^nd	3556	85.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.85	559^th	3558	84.3%
2019	74.22	451^st	3684	87.8%
2021	80.94	307^th	3799	91.9%
2022	81.44	339^th	3952	91.4%
2023	83.96	308^th	4086	92.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.31	896^th	4264	79.0%
2019	55.18	1696^th	4309	60.6%
2021	59.69	1419^th	4451	68.1%
2022	61.07	1420^th	4477	68.3%
2023	74.29	690^th	4521	84.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	80.41	611^th	4306	85.8%
2019	81.59	570^th	4348	86.9%
2021	87.13	452^nd	4499	90.0%
2022	88.41	345^th	4561	92.4%
2023	90.08	318^th	4588	93.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.82	230^th	3106	92.6%
2019	75.41	413^th	3184	87.0%
2021	77.55	496^th	3006	83.5%
2022	78.03	148^th	2958	95.0%
2023	76.62	151^st	2980	94.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.18	2297^th	4240	45.8%
2019	55.26	1622^nd	4295	62.2%
2021	70.43	722^nd	4331	83.3%
2022	73.35	686^th	4461	84.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.56	582^nd	4319	86.5%
2019	77.14	746^th	4357	82.9%
2021	89.68	367^th	4498	91.8%
2022	90.23	305^th	4563	93.3%
2023	91.91	257^th	4585	94.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	54.74	500^th	1005	50.2%
2019	62.40	368^th	1009	63.5%
2021	73.79	199^th	967	79.4%
2022	74.32	176^th	957	81.6%
2023	71.19	260^th	1015	74.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.75	184^th	2483	92.6%
2019	76.55	338^th	2515	86.6%
2021	76.51	299^th	2444	87.8%
2023	36.34	1589^th	2443	35.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.25	1294^th	4168	69.0%
2019	64.52	1134^th	4188	72.9%
2021	70.92	857^th	4329	80.2%
2022	63.29	1261^st	4376	71.2%
2023	75.35	718^th	4401	83.7%

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Rank History for White students at Scott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.30	773^rd	3127	75.3%
2019	57.16	1277^th	3142	59.4%
2021	67.12	838^th	3082	72.8%
2022	68.83	827^th	3082	73.2%
2023	73.45	645^th	3106	79.2%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Friday, December 4, 2015

Scott Elementary is a welcoming place. The principal, teachers and staff are focused on meeting the needs of all Scott students through differentiated instruction, best practices and research based principles, all the while, making Scott a happy place. If I ever have a question, I am treated with respect and concern. I feel confident in Mrs. Brewer's leadership and the teachers and staff exude dedication to educating our children. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Scott Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	378	85	54	77	4	0	24	622
2016	402	79	59	69	4	0	17	630
2017	394	96	86	71	6	1	24	678
2018	393	88	125	78	6	1	37	728
2019	333	65	173	70	10	1	29	681
2020	304	43	212	75	12	1	27	674
2021	283	45	219	62	12	1	29	651
2022	274	38	255	57	11	1	35	671
2023	251	44	270	52	13	1	36	667

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Scott Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	622	39.0	15.9	11.6
2016	630	40.0	15.7	10.3
2017	678	45.5	14.8	10.2
2018	728	46.4	15.6	10.9
2019	681	42.2	16.1	10.3
2020	674	42.0	16.0	8.9
2021	651	42.4	15.3	8.1
2022	671	38.0	17.6	8.2
2023	667	39.3	16.9	10

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 Scott Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	622	39.0	15.9	11.6
2016	630	40.0	15.7	10.3
2017	678	45.5	14.8	10.2
2018	728	46.4	15.6	10.9
2019	681	42.2	16.1	10.3
2020	674	42.0	16.0	8.9
2021	651	42.4	15.3	8.1
2022	671	38.0	17.6	8.2
2023	667	39.3	16.9	10

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 Scott Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$512 (6.7%)	$7,074 (93.2%)	$7,587
2020	$459 (5.8%)	$7,503 (94.2%)	$7,962
2021	$378 (4.5%)	$8,023 (95.5%)	$8,401

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scott Elementary

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 660^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 275^th of 4647 Elementary schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Scott Elementary)	44	82	38%
3rd Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	73	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scott Elementary)	54	71	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	66	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Scott Elementary)	64	74	10%
4th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	73	9%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scott Elementary)	56	65	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	67	69	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Scott Elementary)	80	80
5th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	75	80	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Scott Elementary)	77	74	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	79	76	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Scott Elementary)	70	60	10%
5th Grade Science (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	69	56	13%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	681	667	2.1%
African American	65	44	32.3%
American Indian	10	13	30%
Asian	173	270	56.1%
Hispanic	70	52	25.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	333	251	24.6%
Two or More Races	29	36	24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.3%	10%	0.2%

Schools Near Scott Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scott Elementary	Public	K-5	10550 Millbend Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4000	667	39	16.9	10.0%	251 (37.6%)	44 (6.6%)	52 (7.8%)	270 (40.5%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.4%)	94.7	193^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	95.9%		92.8	275^th of 4647 public elementary schools	94.1%	82	78.9	76.1	83.3	70.0	61.3	82.4	60.2	$8,401	$378	$8,023
Jack And June Furr Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	551 S Bluestem Dr	McKinney	75072	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 219-2280	880	59	14.8	14.7%	261 (29.7%)	93 (10.6%)	98 (11.1%)	332 (37.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (10.5%)	74.3	966^th of 4675 public elementary schools	79.3%		79.5	783^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	83.2%	183	54.7	57.5	66.7	55.5	48.3	60.2	42.7	$8,566	$407	$8,159
Mooneyham Elementary	Public	K-5	2301 Eden Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3650	630	36	17.3	10.8%	154 (24.4%)	71 (11.3%)	55 (8.7%)	295 (46.8%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (7.6%)	94.7	194^th of 4675 public elementary schools	95.9%		92.7	277^th of 4647 public elementary schools	94.0%	83	75.0	84.4	83.3	68.8	66.1	77.7	53.5	$8,557	$378	$8,179
Sonntag Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Reagan Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 633-3850	545	38	14.2	29.9%	196 (36.0%)	118 (21.7%)	61 (11.2%)	117 (21.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.4%)	74.1	975^th of 4675 public elementary schools	79.1%		71.5	1103^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	76.3%	128	63.1	53.9	80.6	54.6	35.9	79.2	33.8	$10,593	$498	$10,095
Jim Spradley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11411 Leona St	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 219-2250	1,090	62	17.7	4.4%	220 (20.2%)	89 (8.2%)	94 (8.6%)	610 (56.0%)	12 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (6.0%)	97.7	73^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	98.4%		97.5	72^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	98.5%	1	74.9	81.2	88.8	80.2	80.7	92.1	65.7	$9,361	$393	$8,968
Sem Elementary	Public	K-5	12721 Honey Grove Dr	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3575	664	40	16.4	12.5%	112 (16.9%)	90 (13.6%)	43 (6.5%)	384 (57.8%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.2%)	93.1	254^th of 4675 public elementary schools	94.6%		94.6	189^th of 4647 public elementary schools	95.9%	65	67.9	74.1	82.4	61.3	73.3	77.6	52.8	$9,189	$378	$8,811
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1551 Prestwick Hollow Dr	McKinney	75071	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 219-2230	819	56	14.5	10.1%	220 (26.9%)	61 (7.4%)	75 (9.2%)	384 (46.9%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (8.7%)	80.5	734^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.3%		85.8	538^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.4%	196	54.2	67.3	76.9	59.6	55.9	66.4	33.6	$9,026	$408	$8,619
Liscano Elementary	Public	K-5	11222 Mammoth Cave Ln	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-2275	703	39	17.8	2.8%	67 (9.5%)	19 (2.7%)	15 (2.1%)	563 (80.1%)	19 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.8%)	98.3	52^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	98.9%		97.4	77^th of 4647 public elementary schools	98.3%	25	79.6	85.0	90.5	76.8	81.0	92.6	70.3	$7,710	$378	$7,332
C T Eddins Elementary	Public	K-5	311 Peregrine Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-6600	344	30	11.3	11.3%	235 (68.3%)	15 (4.4%)	48 (14.0%)	19 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (7.3%)	89	406^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.3%		86	531^st of 4647 public elementary schools	88.6%	125	79.3	81.3	86.4	53.5	56.3	66.1	49.2	$12,126	$906	$11,220
Tadlock Elementary	Public	K-5	12515 Godfrey Dr	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 633-3775	557	40	13.7	20.5%	174 (31.2%)	104 (18.7%)	62 (11.1%)	175 (31.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.8%)	81.9	683^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	85.4%		84.8	586^th of 4647 public elementary schools	87.4%	97	53.3	61.8	86.3	50.0	53.9	79.4	42.2	$9,343	$453	$8,890

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