McNeil High School

Summary:

McNeil High School is a public high school located in Austin, Texas, serving 2,515 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Round Rock Independent School District, which is ranked 216 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McNeil High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 34.31% White, 10.93% African American, 27.87% Hispanic, and 21.35% Asian students. The school has consistently ranked in the top 30-40% of Texas high schools over the past decade, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, McNeil boasts an impressive 97.4% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school's Gifted and Talented program is particularly strong, ranking in the top 10% of Texas high schools in this category.

While McNeil High School performs well overall, there are some areas for improvement. The school ranks lower for African American and Hispanic students compared to their Asian and White peers, indicating a need to address achievement gaps. Additionally, the school's performance on the Algebra I STAAR End-of-Course exam is an area of concern, with only 22% of students proficient or better, significantly lower than the district and state averages. Nearby schools like Nyos Lamar Secondary and Success High School have higher spending per student, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance in certain areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5720 McNeil Dr
       Austin, TX  78729-6901


(512) 464-6300

District: Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
593rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,050 Help


Feeder schools for McNeil High School:

Elementary:    Brushy Creek Elementary
    Elsa England Elementary
    Forest North Elementary
    Joe Lee Johnson Elementary
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Middle:    Deerpark Middle
    Pearson Ranch Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  2,533

Racial breakdown:

White:
32.0%
Hispanic:
29.0%
Asian:
23.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McNeil High School ranks better than 70.2% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked high schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McNeil High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Student population at McNeil High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32%), Hispanic (29%), Asian (23.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McNeil High School is 16.4, which is the 5th best among 7 high schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McNeil High School is $9,050, which is the 4th highest among 7 high schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McNeil High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McNeil High School 593rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See McNeil High School in the ranking list.)

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Round Rock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) 216th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McNeil High School

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Rank History for all students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.83 158th 1427 88.9%
2005 80.99 117th 1429 91.8%
2006 81.42 111th 1430 92.2%
2007 79.04 174th 1497 88.4%
2008 77.49 195th 1510 87.1%
2009 78.36 156th 1539 89.9%
2010 75.20 198th 1568 87.4%
2011 74.08 261st 1672 84.4%
2012 79.90 91st 1603 94.3%
2013 80.20 129th 1652 92.2%
2014 73.46 294th 1734 83.0%
2015 74.65 253rd 1743 85.5%
2016 72.64 303rd 1762 82.8%
2017 74.45 272nd 1777 84.7%
2018 73.21 290th 1797 83.9%
2019 68.33 415th 1857 77.7%
2021 72.53 363rd 1861 80.5%
2022 66.97 460th 1876 75.5%
2023 63.23 610th 1961 68.9%
2024 63.45 593rd 1987 70.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.52 215th 582 63.1%
2019 64.75 188th 604 68.9%
2021 63.87 166th 588 71.8%
2022 39.64 372nd 664 44.0%
2023 48.61 313th 677 53.8%
2024 59.40 244th 730 66.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.60 239th 1113 78.5%
2019 62.57 248th 1136 78.2%
2021 59.30 304th 1195 74.6%
2022 56.86 330th 1278 74.2%
2023 42.22 639th 1371 53.4%
2024 36.26 811th 1435 43.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.75 291st 1347 78.4%
2019 51.23 490th 1357 63.9%
2021 73.60 185th 1382 86.6%
2022 66.75 264th 1418 81.4%
2023 59.43 399th 1478 73.0%
2024 59.02 441st 1547 71.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.97 726th 1794 59.5%
2019 42.41 1026th 1818 43.6%
2021 42.41 1043rd 1848 43.6%
2022 43.42 958th 1847 48.1%
2023 36.34 1210th 1897 36.2%
2024 38.28 1097th 1883 41.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.00 368th 1781 79.3%
2019 67.35 459th 1798 74.5%
2021 70.89 387th 1815 78.7%
2022 66.22 457th 1841 75.2%
2023 58.89 674th 1891 64.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.62 345th 1137 69.7%
2019 67.94 365th 1145 68.1%
2021 73.44 224th 1177 81.0%
2022 71.84 228th 1172 80.5%
2023 72.11 110th 1182 90.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.29 488th 1784 72.6%
2019 49.82 744th 1810 58.9%
2021 57.93 540th 1829 70.5%
2022 54.11 576th 1837 68.6%
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Rank History for Male students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.03 314th 1803 82.6%
2019 66.96 420th 1824 77.0%
2021 71.40 356th 1840 80.7%
2022 65.52 450th 1853 75.7%
2023 64.80 524th 1913 72.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.38 136th 486 72.0%
2019 72.83 114th 487 76.6%
2021 66.94 142nd 488 70.9%
2022 70.88 130th 507 74.4%
2023 73.86 102nd 525 80.6%
2024 58.66 235th 529 55.6%
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Rank History for African American students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.26 447th 1013 55.9%
2019 41.56 547th 1024 46.6%
2021 38.55 573rd 1020 43.8%
2022 45.99 458th 1031 55.6%
2023 38.05 617th 1069 42.3%
2024 39.09 571st 1065 46.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.74 408th 1691 75.9%
2019 57.06 602nd 1714 64.9%
2021 65.05 432nd 1743 75.2%
2022 52.14 697th 1762 60.4%
2023 47.61 858th 1820 52.9%
2024 40.72 954th 1804 47.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.19 59th 122 51.6%
2024 36.36 68th 107 36.4%
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Rank History for White students at McNeil High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.03 246th 1539 84.0%
2019 69.64 343rd 1526 77.5%
2021 69.23 335th 1510 77.8%
2022 62.84 441st 1525 71.1%
2023 66.67 401st 1576 74.6%
2024 70.54 285th 1556 81.7%
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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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by a student
Saturday, June 11, 2011

Open Quote Best school ever ♥ Lots of drugs though. And a whole lot of fights. School staff is terrible, teachers are good for the most part, but all faculty is rude and unfair. I love the people there though. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McNeil High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 597 31 15 34 n/a n/a n/a 0 677
1989 608 22 28 33 1 n/a n/a 0 692
1990 611 23 31 34 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1991 597 31 18 43 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1992 599 39 24 56 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1993 835 74 43 93 5 n/a n/a 0 1050
1994 1198 102 62 146 7 n/a n/a 0 1515
1995 1421 138 75 173 4 n/a n/a 0 1811
1996 1421 138 75 173 4 n/a n/a 0 1811
1997 1510 145 88 190 5 n/a n/a 0 1938
1998 1555 176 109 196 7 n/a n/a 0 2043
1999 1613 184 113 193 10 n/a n/a 0 2113
2000 1675 185 126 212 10 n/a n/a 0 2208
2001 1700 192 126 230 14 n/a n/a 0 2262
2002 1702 209 190 279 14 n/a n/a 0 2394
2003 1702 209 190 279 14 n/a n/a 0 2394
2004 1723 210 210 315 12 n/a n/a 0 2470
2005 1751 239 234 366 12 n/a n/a 0 2602
2006 1709 265 254 393 16 n/a n/a 0 2637
2007 1778 266 275 416 13 n/a n/a 0 2748
2008 1780 278 297 443 9 n/a n/a 0 2807
2009 1751 288 317 445 8 n/a n/a 0 2809
2010 1726 274 302 470 11 n/a n/a 0 2783
2011 1407 253 305 543 13 6 84 0 2611
2012 1234 228 313 535 13 6 85 0 2414
2013 1178 238 332 560 12 6 89 0 2415
2014 1135 262 390 573 9 9 93 0 2471
2015 1118 256 449 600 7 7 109 0 2546
2016 1128 270 455 641 8 7 116 0 2625
2017 1076 298 462 675 8 5 116 0 2640
2018 1022 319 512 693 14 5 99 0 2664
2019 997 342 532 699 13 3 87 0 2673
2020 1018 321 557 677 13 2 102 0 2690
2021 964 314 569 663 12 1 108 0 2631
2022 902 269 570 615 8 1 119 0 2484
2023 863 275 537 701 11 2 126 0 2515
2024 810 253 605 735 8 2 120 0 2533

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 McNeil High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 677 33.0 20.5 n/a
1989 692 n/a n/a n/a
1990 700 39.0 17.9 n/a
1991 689 38.5 17.8 n/a
1992 719 43.8 16.4 4
1993 1050 69.0 15.2 7
1994 1515 96.9 15.6 5.5
1995 1811 112.2 16.1 7
1996 1811 112.2 16.1 7
1997 1938 122.2 15.9 6.8
1998 2043 126.8 16.1 2.6
1999 2113 130.6 16.2 6
2000 2208 145.8 15.1 5.4
2001 2262 152.4 14.8 4.6
2002 2394 151.0 15.9 7
2003 2394 151.0 15.9 7
2004 2470 150.2 16.4 8.3
2005 2602 160.3 16.2 10.4
2006 2637 164.8 16.0 14.1
2007 2748 179.2 15.3 12.4
2008 2807 186.8 15.0 11.8
2009 2809 188.3 14.9 13.4
2010 2783 191.1 14.5 17.3
2011 2611 185.3 14.0 19.6
2012 2414 164.8 14.6 20.5
2013 2415 172.2 14.0 22.2
2014 2471 163.9 15.0 22.9
2015 2546 170.0 14.9 21.2
2016 2625 177.0 14.8 22.1
2017 2640 179.5 14.7 21.3
2018 2664 176.4 15.0 21.8
2019 2673 171.3 15.6 24.4
2020 2690 175.6 15.3 24.5
2021 2631 180.9 14.5 23.7
2022 2484 173.9 14.2 21.2
2023 2515 155.2 16.1 25.9
2024 2533 153.8 16.4 25.3

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 McNeil High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 677 33.0 20.5 n/a
1989 692 n/a n/a n/a
1990 700 39.0 17.9 n/a
1991 689 38.5 17.8 n/a
1992 719 43.8 16.4 4
1993 1050 69.0 15.2 7
1994 1515 96.9 15.6 5.5
1995 1811 112.2 16.1 7
1996 1811 112.2 16.1 7
1997 1938 122.2 15.9 6.8
1998 2043 126.8 16.1 2.6
1999 2113 130.6 16.2 6
2000 2208 145.8 15.1 5.4
2001 2262 152.4 14.8 4.6
2002 2394 151.0 15.9 7
2003 2394 151.0 15.9 7
2004 2470 150.2 16.4 8.3
2005 2602 160.3 16.2 10.4
2006 2637 164.8 16.0 14.1
2007 2748 179.2 15.3 12.4
2008 2807 186.8 15.0 11.8
2009 2809 188.3 14.9 13.4
2010 2783 191.1 14.5 17.3
2011 2611 185.3 14.0 19.6
2012 2414 164.8 14.6 20.5
2013 2415 172.2 14.0 22.2
2014 2471 163.9 15.0 22.9
2015 2546 170.0 14.9 21.2
2016 2625 177.0 14.8 22.1
2017 2640 179.5 14.7 21.3
2018 2664 176.4 15.0 21.8
2019 2673 171.3 15.6 24.4
2020 2690 175.6 15.3 24.5
2021 2631 180.9 14.5 23.7
2022 2484 173.9 14.2 21.2
2023 2515 155.2 16.1 25.9
2024 2533 153.8 16.4 25.3

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 McNeil High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $458 (5.6%) $7,707 (94.4%) $8,165
2020 $455 (5.4%) $8,006 (94.6%) $8,461
2021 $366 (4.0%) $8,684 (96.0%) $9,050

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McNeil High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 415th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 610th of 1961 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (McNeil High School)3122
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6661
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (McNeil High School)7471
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7775
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (McNeil High School)6766
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6870
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (McNeil High School)7172
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7273
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (McNeil High School)8380
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))8781
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students26732515
 5.9%
African American342275
 19.6%
American Indian1311
 15.4%
Asian532537
 0.9%
Hispanic699701
 0.3%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White997863
 13.4%
Two or More Races87126
 44.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.4%25.9%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McNeil High School

McNeil High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brushy Creek Elementary
Elementary : Elsa England Elementary
Elementary : Forest North Elementary
Elementary : Joe Lee Johnson Elementary
Elementary : Jollyville Elementary
Elementary : Live Oak Elementary
Elementary : Pond Springs Elementary
Elementary : Wells Branch Elementary
Middle : Deerpark Middle
Middle : Pearson Ranch Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,533 students attended McNeil High School.

McNeil High School ranks 593rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at McNeil High School are 32% White, 29% Hispanic, 24% Asian, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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