Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arthur H. McNeil Elementary serves the southwest part of McKinney, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
inspire and empower students to become innovative thinkers and motivated learners
School Rankings
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4037 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School's ranking?
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School is ranked #4037 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School often compared to?
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School?
335 students attend Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School?
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School offer ?
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School part of?
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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