Serving 643 students in grades 6-8, Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School ranks in the bottom 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Curtistene S McCowan Middle School serves the southwest part of Red Oak, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles and the furthest point located 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School's student population of 643 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
643 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School is 0.52, which is less 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
#5559 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
32%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School's ranking?
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School is ranked #5559 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School?
643 students attend Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School?
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School offer ?
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School part of?
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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