Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Summary:

Arthur H McNeil Elementary is a public elementary school in McKinney, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the McKinney Independent School District. The school's diverse student population includes 36.83% White, 31.99% African American, 14.25% Hispanic, and other racial groups.

While McKinney ISD is ranked 237 out of 968 districts in Texas, Arthur H McNeil Elementary has struggled academically, with STAAR test scores consistently lower than the district and state averages across grade levels and subjects. For example, in 3rd-grade reading, only 38.57% of students were proficient or better, compared to 57.73% for McKinney ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 1,193 out of 4,260 in 2013-2014 to 2,947 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, with a current 2-star rating. Performance gaps are particularly pronounced for African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools like Earl & Lottie Wolford Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top 5% of Texas elementary schools, Arthur H McNeil underperforms academically. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.1% to 48.39%, suggests that socioeconomic factors may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school and its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3650 Hardin Blvd
       McKinney, TX  75070


(469) 302-5200

District: McKinney Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2947th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,489 Help


Students who attend Arthur H McNeil Elementary usually attend:

High:    McKinney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.8%
African American:
32.0%
Hispanic:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Compare Details Arthur H McNeil Elementary ranks worse than 63% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th 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 37.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Arthur H McNeil Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.8%), African American (32%), Hispanic (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arthur H McNeil Elementary is 11.4, which is the 5th best 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 Arthur H McNeil Elementary is $13,489, which is the 2nd highest among 20 elementary schools in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Arthur H McNeil 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 Arthur H McNeil Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.84 143rd 3465 95.9%
2005 86.08 159th 3475 95.4%
2006 84.24 209th 3476 94.0%
2007 78.29 536th 3724 85.6%
2008 75.30 741st 3768 80.3%
2009 79.69 515th 3884 86.7%
2010 73.75 863rd 3937 78.1%
2011 73.92 908th 4095 77.8%
2012 72.13 1023rd 4206 75.7%
2013 67.18 1319th 4221 68.8%
2014 70.61 1193rd 4260 72.0%
2015 68.17 1372nd 4320 68.2%
2016 56.48 1984th 4286 53.7%
2017 65.16 1243rd 4329 71.3%
2018 45.72 2206th 4359 49.4%
2019 43.73 2442nd 4479 45.5%
2021 46.06 2246th 4578 50.9%
2022 43.08 2544th 4581 44.5%
2023 50.02 2175th 4647 53.2%
2024 37.70 2947th 4675 37.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.84 348th 1046 66.7%
2022 21.22 878th 1004 12.5%
2023 23.35 926th 1099 15.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.03 538th 3226 83.3%
2019 44.28 1875th 3333 43.7%
2021 46.09 1689th 3446 51.0%
2023 44.79 1969th 3556 44.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.22 1944th 3558 45.4%
2019 44.56 1761st 3684 52.2%
2021 54.73 1184th 3799 68.8%
2022 65.59 848th 3952 78.5%
2023 55.40 1323rd 4086 67.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.43 3758th 4264 11.9%
2019 28.91 3529th 4309 18.1%
2021 25.53 3704th 4451 16.8%
2022 20.11 4033rd 4477 9.9%
2023 34.97 3225th 4521 28.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.53 2477th 4306 42.5%
2019 49.82 2067th 4348 52.5%
2021 38.46 2664th 4499 40.8%
2022 46.88 2341st 4561 48.7%
2023 62.52 1427th 4588 68.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.93 1509th 3106 51.4%
2019 56.76 1689th 3184 47.0%
2021 67.38 1084th 3006 63.9%
2022 72.32 604th 2958 79.6%
2023 42.79 2176th 2980 27.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.47 2541st 4240 40.1%
2019 40.27 2655th 4295 38.2%
2021 29.55 3400th 4331 21.5%
2022 18.74 4123rd 4461 7.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.55 2013th 4319 53.4%
2019 38.63 2759th 4357 36.7%
2021 52.02 1890th 4498 58.0%
2022 40.32 2720th 4563 40.4%
2023 36.72 2968th 4585 35.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.85 1752nd 2483 29.4%
2019 28.52 2024th 2515 19.5%
2021 32.51 1743rd 2444 28.7%
2022 42.54 1370th 2421 43.4%
2023 54.84 915th 2443 62.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.75 1323rd 4168 68.3%
2019 50.84 1931st 4188 53.9%
2021 50.08 1929th 4329 55.4%
2022 15.23 4132nd 4376 5.6%
2023 28.64 3444th 4401 21.7%
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Rank History for White students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.81 1859th 3127 40.6%
2019 41.38 1977th 3142 37.1%
2021 43.66 1783rd 3082 42.1%
2022 52.70 1471st 3082 52.3%
2023 55.54 1387th 3106 55.3%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Arthur H McNeil Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 454 36 23 46 6 n/a n/a 0 565
2003 454 36 23 46 6 n/a n/a 0 565
2004 431 40 21 42 3 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 463 46 22 51 9 n/a n/a 0 591
2006 455 48 26 70 10 n/a n/a 0 609
2007 461 69 39 89 11 n/a n/a 0 669
2008 381 55 34 74 6 n/a n/a 0 550
2009 347 57 36 70 4 n/a n/a 0 514
2010 329 73 42 63 2 n/a n/a 0 509
2011 304 77 27 83 2 3 19 0 515
2012 293 77 26 80 5 1 27 0 509
2013 270 75 21 85 2 1 28 0 482
2014 263 90 14 77 1 1 19 0 465
2015 240 84 11 90 1 2 17 0 445
2016 212 95 10 83 1 2 16 0 419
2017 193 76 5 75 1 2 16 0 368
2018 198 115 8 82 1 2 13 0 419
2019 168 108 13 83 4 3 17 0 396
2020 175 110 13 94 3 2 19 0 416
2021 142 108 15 78 2 1 21 0 367
2022 157 107 14 73 2 0 29 0 382
2023 137 119 21 53 2 0 40 0 372

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 Arthur H McNeil Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 565 33.7 16.8 6
2003 565 33.7 16.8 6
2004 537 35.0 15.3 5.8
2005 591 34.8 17.0 11.8
2006 609 37.0 16.5 10.5
2007 669 40.1 16.7 12.6
2008 550 37.2 14.8 15.1
2009 514 34.6 14.9 14
2010 509 36.4 13.9 17.7
2011 515 34.5 14.8 19.6
2012 509 31.9 15.9 21
2013 482 30.7 15.7 23.2
2014 465 31.3 14.8 21.5
2015 445 32.0 13.9 26.7
2016 419 29.0 14.4 27.7
2017 368 27.8 13.1 27.7
2018 419 31.3 13.3 34.1
2019 396 30.7 12.8 43.4
2020 416 30.7 13.5 46.9
2021 367 33.4 10.9 44.7
2022 382 34.2 11.1 41.1
2023 372 32.5 11.4 48.4

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 Arthur H McNeil Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 565 33.7 16.8 6
2003 565 33.7 16.8 6
2004 537 35.0 15.3 5.8
2005 591 34.8 17.0 11.8
2006 609 37.0 16.5 10.5
2007 669 40.1 16.7 12.6
2008 550 37.2 14.8 15.1
2009 514 34.6 14.9 14
2010 509 36.4 13.9 17.7
2011 515 34.5 14.8 19.6
2012 509 31.9 15.9 21
2013 482 30.7 15.7 23.2
2014 465 31.3 14.8 21.5
2015 445 32.0 13.9 26.7
2016 419 29.0 14.4 27.7
2017 368 27.8 13.1 27.7
2018 419 31.3 13.3 34.1
2019 396 30.7 12.8 43.4
2020 416 30.7 13.5 46.9
2021 367 33.4 10.9 44.7
2022 382 34.2 11.1 41.1
2023 372 32.5 11.4 48.4

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 Arthur H McNeil Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $630 (5.9%) $10,052 (94.1%) $10,682
2020 $579 (5.6%) $9,685 (94.4%) $10,264
2021 $895 (6.6%) $12,595 (93.4%) $13,489

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arthur H McNeil 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 2442nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2175th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Arthur H McNeil Elementary)3958
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5362
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arthur H McNeil Elementary)3326
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Arthur H McNeil Elementary)5242
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5258
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arthur H McNeil Elementary)4830
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5554
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Arthur H McNeil Elementary)4358
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))6369
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arthur H McNeil Elementary)4456
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Arthur H McNeil Elementary)3837
 1%
   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 Students396372
 6.1%
African American108119
 10.2%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian1321
 61.5%
Hispanic8353
 36.1%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White168137
 18.5%
Two or More Races1740
 135.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.4%48.4%
 5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 372 students attended Arthur H McNeil Elementary.

Arthur H McNeil Elementary ranks 2947th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Arthur H McNeil Elementary are 37% White, 32% African American, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Students who attend Arthur H McNeil Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : McKinney High School


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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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