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Finch Elementary

Summary:

Finch Elementary is a public elementary school in McKinney, Texas, serving 325 students in grades K-5 as part of the McKinney Independent School District (ISD). While the school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, its academic performance lags behind both the district and state averages, particularly for its Hispanic, English Language Learner (ELL), and economically disadvantaged students.

Finch Elementary's STAAR test scores show that only 36-41% of its students are proficient or better in reading and 19-41% are proficient or better in math, compared to 58-67% and 47-58% for the district and state, respectively. The school's performance is especially concerning for its Hispanic and ELL students, who rank in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools. In contrast, Finch's African American students perform relatively better, ranking in the top 25% of the state. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73-86%, also indicates a significant concentration of students from low-income families.

Finch Elementary's challenges are further highlighted when compared to nearby schools like Slaughter Elementary and Valley Creek Elementary, which are part of the same district but demonstrate significantly better academic outcomes across various student subgroups. Addressing the issues at Finch Elementary will require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond just increasing resources, and may involve a closer examination of the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and overall educational strategies.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1205 S Tennessee St
       McKinney, TX  75069-6709

(469) 302-5600

District: McKinney Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3626th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,207 Help


Students who attend Finch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dowell Middle
High:    McKinney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.3%
White:
7.7%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.5% Help


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Compare Details Finch Elementary ranks worse than 77.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 20 ranked elementary schools in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Finch Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.3%), White (7.7%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Finch Elementary is 10, which is the lowest among 20 elementary schools in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Finch Elementary is $16,207, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

McKinney Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks McKinney Independent School District (Isd) 237th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Finch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Finch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.31 1204th 3465 65.3%
2005 59.02 1577th 3475 54.6%
2006 42.22 2409th 3476 30.7%
2007 56.93 1865th 3724 49.9%
2008 42.50 2556th 3768 32.2%
2009 42.46 2625th 3884 32.4%
2010 36.56 2989th 3937 24.1%
2011 28.00 3469th 4095 15.3%
2012 48.30 2382nd 4206 43.4%
2013 60.30 1703rd 4221 59.7%
2014 60.31 1747th 4260 59.0%
2015 46.09 2532nd 4320 41.4%
2016 47.15 2433rd 4286 43.2%
2017 28.16 3260th 4329 24.7%
2018 23.10 3626th 4359 16.8%
2019 28.44 3430th 4479 23.4%
2021 52.50 1911th 4578 58.3%
2022 32.11 3243rd 4581 29.2%
2023 25.32 3674th 4647 20.9%
2024 26.99 3626th 4675 22.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Finch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.70 2440th 3226 24.4%
2019 45.01 1841st 3333 44.8%
2021 44.31 1798th 3446 47.8%
2022 27.67 2872nd 3487 17.6%
2023 24.29 3050th 3556 14.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Finch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.10 2312th 3558 35.0%
2019 20.14 3433rd 3684 6.8%
2021 57.73 1049th 3799 72.4%
2022 56.06 1242nd 3952 68.6%
2023 35.27 2691st 4086 34.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Finch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.98 3386th 4264 20.6%
2019 34.29 3183rd 4309 26.1%
2021 57.89 1526th 4451 65.7%
2022 32.69 3334th 4477 25.5%
2023 24.32 3863rd 4521 14.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Finch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.42 3527th 4306 18.1%
2019 32.68 3157th 4348 27.4%
2021 54.41 1783rd 4499 60.4%
2022 39.12 2823rd 4561 38.1%
2023 29.07 3470th 4588 24.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Finch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.73 930th 2958 68.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Finch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.08 1445th 4240 65.9%
2019 53.64 1726th 4295 59.8%
2021 58.84 1267th 4331 70.7%
2022 37.56 2977th 4461 33.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Finch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.44 3583rd 4319 17.0%
2019 27.54 3437th 4357 21.1%
2021 50.09 1979th 4498 56.0%
2022 28.70 3471st 4563 23.9%
2023 23.45 3796th 4585 17.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Finch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.68 2200th 2483 11.4%
2019 22.10 2241st 2515 10.9%
2021 66.07 520th 2444 78.7%
2022 58.65 815th 2421 66.3%
2023 41.74 1391st 2443 43.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Finch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.56 3165th 4168 24.1%
2019 33.87 3027th 4188 27.7%
2021 51.66 1832nd 4329 57.7%
2022 32.34 3261st 4376 25.5%
2023 27.03 3541st 4401 19.5%
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Rank History for White students at Finch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.34 2949th 3106 5.1%
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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 Finch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 200 60 1 150 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1989 187 63 1 137 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1990 177 73 2 126 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1991 198 86 2 148 1 n/a n/a -84 351
1992 187 54 2 149 5 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 198 73 0 203 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1994 192 73 0 147 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 198 66 1 149 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 198 66 1 149 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 192 62 3 144 2 n/a n/a 0 403
1998 236 69 4 153 3 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 232 70 3 164 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 221 83 3 192 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2001 104 61 1 328 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 95 35 0 327 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 95 35 0 327 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 89 38 1 444 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2005 62 49 0 494 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2006 61 48 0 466 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 59 55 0 483 1 n/a n/a 0 598
2008 42 53 3 549 1 n/a n/a 0 648
2009 45 41 3 455 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2010 50 53 2 396 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2011 55 58 2 356 5 0 4 0 480
2012 38 63 2 352 2 0 10 0 467
2013 43 64 2 338 2 0 7 0 456
2014 42 55 1 337 3 0 8 0 446
2015 25 55 2 333 1 1 9 0 426
2016 18 55 2 334 1 1 15 0 426
2017 23 51 2 333 1 1 14 0 425
2018 32 54 1 285 1 1 14 0 388
2019 27 46 2 269 2 1 11 0 358
2020 28 42 3 257 1 0 9 0 340
2021 29 34 4 245 2 0 6 0 320
2022 30 34 6 253 2 0 8 0 333
2023 25 23 6 261 1 0 9 0 325

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 Finch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 412 25.0 16.4 n/a
1989 388 n/a n/a n/a
1990 378 21.0 18.0 n/a
1991 351 3.3 106.3 n/a
1992 397 22.2 17.8 52.4
1993 475 24.0 19.8 64.8
1994 414 27.2 15.2 47.1
1995 415 30.5 13.6 49.2
1996 415 30.5 13.6 49.2
1997 403 27.8 14.5 40.7
1998 465 31.5 14.8 55.3
1999 469 33.3 14.1 57.1
2000 499 32.8 15.2 54.7
2001 494 38.9 12.7 75.1
2002 459 43.2 10.6 73.9
2003 459 43.2 10.6 73.9
2004 574 45.8 12.5 78.9
2005 605 46.7 13.0 81
2006 576 48.3 11.9 82.1
2007 598 48.1 12.4 81.4
2008 648 47.8 13.6 84.6
2009 546 38.7 14.1 81.7
2010 502 41.4 12.1 84.9
2011 480 39.0 12.2 86.3
2012 467 37.5 12.4 89.1
2013 456 41.3 11.0 85.1
2014 446 40.7 10.9 86.1
2015 426 41.0 10.3 91.3
2016 426 37.0 11.5 88.3
2017 425 35.9 11.8 87.1
2018 388 36.3 10.6 83.2
2019 358 34.4 10.3 83.2
2020 340 34.3 9.9 83.5
2021 320 32.9 9.6 81.3
2022 333 33.1 10.0 73.3
2023 325 32.3 10.0 85.5

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 Finch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 412 25.0 16.4 n/a
1989 388 n/a n/a n/a
1990 378 21.0 18.0 n/a
1991 351 3.3 106.3 n/a
1992 397 22.2 17.8 52.4
1993 475 24.0 19.8 64.8
1994 414 27.2 15.2 47.1
1995 415 30.5 13.6 49.2
1996 415 30.5 13.6 49.2
1997 403 27.8 14.5 40.7
1998 465 31.5 14.8 55.3
1999 469 33.3 14.1 57.1
2000 499 32.8 15.2 54.7
2001 494 38.9 12.7 75.1
2002 459 43.2 10.6 73.9
2003 459 43.2 10.6 73.9
2004 574 45.8 12.5 78.9
2005 605 46.7 13.0 81
2006 576 48.3 11.9 82.1
2007 598 48.1 12.4 81.4
2008 648 47.8 13.6 84.6
2009 546 38.7 14.1 81.7
2010 502 41.4 12.1 84.9
2011 480 39.0 12.2 86.3
2012 467 37.5 12.4 89.1
2013 456 41.3 11.0 85.1
2014 446 40.7 10.9 86.1
2015 426 41.0 10.3 91.3
2016 426 37.0 11.5 88.3
2017 425 35.9 11.8 87.1
2018 388 36.3 10.6 83.2
2019 358 34.4 10.3 83.2
2020 340 34.3 9.9 83.5
2021 320 32.9 9.6 81.3
2022 333 33.1 10.0 73.3
2023 325 32.3 10.0 85.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Finch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,362 (9.7%) $12,638 (90.3%) $14,001
2020 $1,201 (8.2%) $13,492 (91.8%) $14,694
2021 $2,015 (12.4%) $14,192 (87.6%) $16,207

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Finch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3430th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3674th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Finch Elementary)4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5362
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Finch Elementary)5824
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Finch Elementary)00
   3rd Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))3318
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Finch Elementary)2038
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5258
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Finch Elementary)3026
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5554
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Finch Elementary)050
 50%
   4th Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))1617
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
5th Grade Reading (Finch Elementary)3544
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))6369
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Finch Elementary)4433
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Finch Elementary)3517
 18%
   5th Grade Science (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))4846
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students358325
 9.2%
African American4623
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic269261
 3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2725
 7.4%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.2%85.5%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Finch Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Finch Elementary.

Finch Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Finch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dowell Middle
High : McKinney High School

Students at Finch Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 8% White, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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