Commander William C McCool Academy

Summary:

Commander William C McCool Academy is a public magnet middle school in Lubbock, Texas, serving around 450 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lubbock Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is diverse, with over 50% Hispanic students and a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Commander William C McCool Academy consistently outperforms the Lubbock district and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had over 70% of students scoring proficient or better in STAAR Reading and Mathematics, compared to around 50% for the district. The school has also maintained a very low dropout rate of 0.0% in the 2021-2022 school year. Compared to nearby schools like Slaton Middle, Atkins Middle, and Mackenzie Middle, Commander William C McCool Academy outperforms them in academic performance and statewide rankings.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Commander William C McCool Academy is able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting the school's ability to effectively support and serve its diverse student population. The school's performance in serving its Gifted and Talented student population is an area for potential improvement, as this subgroup's ranking has fluctuated in recent years. Overall, Commander William C McCool Academy stands out as a high-performing middle school within the Lubbock Independent School District, consistently outpacing the district and state in academic achievement and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 4402 31st St
       Lubbock, TX  79410


(806) 219-4600

District: Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
376th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,895 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.6%
White:
30.2%
African American:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Commander William C McCool Academy ranks better than 84.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.36. (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: Hispanic (53.6%), White (30.2%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Commander William C McCool Academy is 14.8. 7 middle schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Commander William C McCool Academy employs 30.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Commander William C McCool Academy is $12,895, which is the 2nd highest among 9 middle schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Commander William C McCool Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Commander William C McCool Academy 376th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Commander William C McCool Academy in the ranking list.)

Lubbock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) 545th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Commander William C McCool Academy

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Rank History for all students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.21 519th 2254 77.0%
2023 69.36 543rd 2330 76.7%
2024 77.36 376th 2361 84.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 78.72 113th 813 86.1%
2023 68.46 192nd 817 76.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.83 524th 1720 69.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.73 311th 1757 82.3%
2023 72.27 236th 1815 87.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.43 432nd 2220 80.5%
2023 67.44 505th 2251 77.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.52 487th 2221 78.1%
2023 65.57 594th 2241 73.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.67 444th 1488 70.2%
2023 52.90 889th 1481 40.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.65 1210th 2182 44.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.94 578th 2228 74.1%
2023 71.06 475th 2245 78.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.55 387th 1251 69.1%
2023 48.49 576th 1273 54.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.61 449th 2077 78.4%
2023 64.90 547th 2116 74.1%
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Rank History for White students at Commander William C McCool Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.59 414th 1723 76.0%
2023 76.28 297th 1749 83.0%
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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 Commander William C McCool Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 87 32 6 149 3 0 10 0 287
2022 114 34 9 218 3 0 10 0 388
2023 136 42 12 241 3 1 15 0 450

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 Commander William C McCool Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 287 23.3 12.2 63.1
2022 388 24.9 15.5 62.9
2023 450 30.2 14.8 57.3

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 Commander William C McCool Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 287 23.3 12.2 63.1
2022 388 24.9 15.5 62.9
2023 450 30.2 14.8 57.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Commander William C McCool Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $2,862 (22.2%) $10,032 (77.8%) $12,895

Data source: Texas Department of Education


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Commander William C McCool Academy ranks 376th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Commander William C McCool Academy are 54% Hispanic, 30% White, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Commander William C McCool Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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