Dr Jack Cockrill Middle School
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle School serves 1,322 students in grades 6-8.
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (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 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle 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
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle School's student population of 1,322 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,322 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle 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 Dr Jack Cockrill Middle School is 0.63, 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 | #757 out of 7999 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 52% |
| Black | 15% | 13% |
| White | 56% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mckinney Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dr Jack Cockrill Middle School is Mckinney Boyd High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Faubion Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Slaughter Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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1.2 miles
500 Dowell
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-2400 1.2 PK 590 - Mckinney Slaughter Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 589 students10
1.2 miles
2706 Wolford St
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6100 1.2 K-5 589 - Mckinney Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 521 students10
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2511 Cattleman Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-5100 1.4 K-5 521 - Mckinney Gary And Bobbye Jack Minshew Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 673 students10
1.7 miles
300 Joplin Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7300 1.7 K-5 673 - Mckinney Mckinney Boyd High School Math: 61% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,824 students10
1.7 miles
600 Lk Forest Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-3400 1.7 9-12 2,824
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