Serving 381 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 41%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#3786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
35%
13%
White
35%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School's ranking?
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School is ranked #3786 out of 8,188 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 41% 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?
381 students attend Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School?
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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