Cynthia A Cockrell Elementary School
Tel:
(469) 219-2130
Cynthia A Cockrell Elementary School serves 993 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Cynthia A Cockrell Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Cynthia A Cockrell Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Cynthia A Cockrell Elementary School's student population of 993 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 993 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cynthia A Cockrell Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cynthia A Cockrell Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #667 out of 7999 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 52% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 81% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prosper Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cynthia A Cockrell Elementary School is Celina High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lorene Rogers Middle School (2.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Prosper Lorene Rogers Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,420 student
2.4 miles
1001 S Coit
Prosper, TX 75078
(469) 219-2150 2.4 6-8 1,420 - Mckinney Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 977 students
2.6 miles
1551 Prestwick Hollow Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2230 2.6 PK-5 977 - Prosper R Steve Folsom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 808 students
2.6 miles
800 Somerville Dr
Prosper, TX 75078
(469) 219-2110 2.6 PK-5 808 - Mckinney J B Wilmeth Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 671 students
2.7 miles
901 Lacima Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7400 2.7 K-5 671 - Mckinney John A Baker Grades: PK-5 | 760 students
2.9 miles
3125 Blue Wood Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2120 2.9 PK-5 760
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