J B Wilmeth Elementary

Summary:

J B Wilmeth Elementary is a public elementary school in McKinney, Texas, serving 544 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked McKinney Independent School District. This school consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement, a diverse student population, and strong support for special education and gifted students.

Academically, J B Wilmeth Elementary excels, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 80.39% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 67.28% for the district and 53.96% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 58.09% White, 11.03% African American, 12.13% Hispanic, and 10.29% Asian, is noteworthy, as it is more diverse than the nearby Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary, Mike And Janie Reeves Elementary, and other local schools.

J B Wilmeth Elementary also stands out for its exceptional support for special education and gifted students, ranking in the top 10-15% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. In 2020-2021, the school ranked 89th out of 3,799 Texas elementary schools for its special education program. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students from low-income families, with only 12.68% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to higher percentages at nearby schools in the Frisco Independent School District and Prosper Independent School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 901 Lacima Dr
       McKinney, TX  75071-3211


(469) 302-7400

District: McKinney Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
505th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,030 Help


Students who attend J B Wilmeth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
High:    McKinney North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.1%
Hispanic:
12.1%
African American:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Compare Details J B Wilmeth Elementary ranks better than 89.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th 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 86.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.1%), Hispanic (12.1%), African American (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J B Wilmeth Elementary is 13.8. 11 elementary schools in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J B Wilmeth Elementary is $9,030, which is the lowest among 20 elementary schools in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

J B Wilmeth 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 J B Wilmeth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 82.57 285th 3724 92.3%
2008 76.29 682nd 3768 81.9%
2009 82.64 339th 3884 91.3%
2010 82.34 320th 3937 91.9%
2011 81.08 421st 4095 89.7%
2012 88.05 296th 4206 93.0%
2013 87.11 342nd 4221 91.9%
2014 87.91 301st 4260 92.9%
2015 90.62 170th 4320 96.1%
2016 88.50 303rd 4286 92.9%
2017 91.93 301st 4329 93.0%
2018 87.44 441st 4359 89.9%
2019 88.05 403rd 4479 91.0%
2021 92.47 295th 4578 93.6%
2022 90.25 345th 4581 92.5%
2023 89.71 389th 4647 91.6%
2024 86.85 505th 4675 89.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.76 605th 1112 45.6%
2023 62.26 405th 1099 63.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.34 2500th 3333 25.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.12 319th 3558 91.0%
2019 84.52 209th 3684 94.3%
2021 93.46 89th 3799 97.7%
2022 84.76 264th 3952 93.3%
2023 81.45 357th 4086 91.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.72 2669th 4309 38.1%
2021 66.23 1063rd 4451 76.1%
2022 56.56 1709th 4477 61.8%
2023 68.95 971st 4521 78.5%
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Rank History for Female students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.54 359th 4306 91.7%
2019 88.54 332nd 4348 92.4%
2021 92.60 245th 4499 94.6%
2022 87.77 370th 4561 91.9%
2023 90.21 315th 4588 93.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.23 858th 3106 72.4%
2019 61.47 1415th 3184 55.6%
2021 75.96 609th 3006 79.7%
2022 67.70 938th 2958 68.3%
2023 69.46 864th 2980 71.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.82 1398th 4240 67.0%
2019 52.28 1824th 4295 57.5%
2021 30.67 3308th 4331 23.6%
2022 44.72 2463rd 4461 44.8%
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Rank History for Male students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.44 609th 4319 85.9%
2019 82.94 550th 4357 87.4%
2021 88.94 385th 4498 91.4%
2022 90.02 312th 4563 93.2%
2023 85.75 484th 4585 89.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.24 590th 1005 41.3%
2019 43.71 661st 1009 34.5%
2021 60.74 379th 967 60.8%
2022 60.22 406th 957 57.6%
2023 62.90 407th 1015 59.9%
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Rank History for African American students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.20 366th 2483 85.3%
2019 80.23 281st 2515 88.8%
2021 71.02 398th 2444 83.7%
2022 74.95 378th 2421 84.4%
2023 78.92 296th 2443 87.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.20 577th 4168 86.2%
2019 84.57 326th 4188 92.2%
2021 93.58 139th 4329 96.8%
2022 83.60 401st 4376 90.8%
2023 93.24 128th 4401 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at J B Wilmeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.14 541st 3127 82.7%
2019 76.47 526th 3142 83.3%
2021 76.74 487th 3082 84.2%
2022 77.93 443rd 3082 85.6%
2023 74.80 600th 3106 80.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Open Quote My son is currently in 5th Grade and has been proud to call himself a Wilmeth student since Kindergarten. I can't say enough about how wonderful this school is, as well as the McKinney ISD as a whole. My son is continuing to thrive at Wilmeth and we wouldn't have him going to school anywhere else. The faculty is incredible, so caring, nurturing and compassionate. Easy to communicate with, solid curriculum as well as plenty of extra curricular activities. Kudos and a huge thank you to everyone. Keep up the GREAT work!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for J B Wilmeth Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 386 71 12 105 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2007 503 65 28 34 5 n/a n/a 0 635
2008 612 72 27 39 4 n/a n/a 0 754
2009 706 53 32 41 4 n/a n/a 0 836
2010 748 72 32 48 3 n/a n/a 0 903
2011 546 50 28 60 6 1 24 0 715
2012 525 41 36 72 5 1 25 0 705
2013 492 48 38 75 5 0 22 0 680
2014 481 47 38 62 2 1 17 0 648
2015 444 40 43 86 2 2 18 0 635
2016 463 43 43 74 1 0 16 0 640
2017 448 51 40 85 4 0 17 0 645
2018 453 58 46 90 4 0 20 0 671
2019 437 55 62 66 5 1 21 0 647
2020 430 65 59 69 4 1 24 0 652
2021 383 56 57 67 4 1 28 0 596
2022 349 53 45 68 2 1 30 0 548
2023 316 60 56 66 1 0 45 0 544

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 J B Wilmeth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 577 40.1 14.4 23.2
2007 635 45.4 14.0 10.2
2008 754 54.1 13.9 5.7
2009 836 54.0 15.5 3.1
2010 903 56.0 16.1 5.2
2011 715 45.3 15.7 5.2
2012 705 42.0 16.7 3
2013 680 40.1 16.9 3.5
2014 648 41.1 15.7 4.5
2015 635 40.0 15.8 5.2
2016 640 39.0 16.4 3.8
2017 645 40.9 15.7 4.2
2018 671 39.1 17.1 5.1
2019 647 43.4 14.8 6
2020 652 40.6 16.0 7.8
2021 596 41.0 14.5 9.2
2022 548 40.4 13.5 9.3
2023 544 39.3 13.8 12.7

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 J B Wilmeth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 577 40.1 14.4 23.2
2007 635 45.4 14.0 10.2
2008 754 54.1 13.9 5.7
2009 836 54.0 15.5 3.1
2010 903 56.0 16.1 5.2
2011 715 45.3 15.7 5.2
2012 705 42.0 16.7 3
2013 680 40.1 16.9 3.5
2014 648 41.1 15.7 4.5
2015 635 40.0 15.8 5.2
2016 640 39.0 16.4 3.8
2017 645 40.9 15.7 4.2
2018 671 39.1 17.1 5.1
2019 647 43.4 14.8 6
2020 652 40.6 16.0 7.8
2021 596 41.0 14.5 9.2
2022 548 40.4 13.5 9.3
2023 544 39.3 13.8 12.7

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 J B Wilmeth Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $561 (6.3%) $8,292 (93.7%) $8,853
2020 $511 (6.2%) $7,755 (93.8%) $8,266
2021 $799 (8.8%) $8,231 (91.2%) $9,030

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J B Wilmeth 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 403rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 389th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (J B Wilmeth Elementary)6071
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5362
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J B Wilmeth Elementary)6455
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (J B Wilmeth Elementary)6470
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5258
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (J B Wilmeth Elementary)6474
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5554
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (J B Wilmeth Elementary)8275
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))6369
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (J B Wilmeth Elementary)7975
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (J B Wilmeth Elementary)5759
 2%
   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 Students647544
 15.9%
African American5560
 9.1%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian6256
 9.7%
Hispanic6666
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White437316
 27.7%
Two or More Races2145
 114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%12.7%
 6.7%


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J B Wilmeth Elementary ranks 505th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at J B Wilmeth Elementary are 58% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 544 students attended J B Wilmeth Elementary.

Students who attend J B Wilmeth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
High : McKinney North High School


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