J B Wilmeth Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(469) 302-7400
J B Wilmeth Elementary School serves 671 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
J B Wilmeth Elementary School placed in the top 20% 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 70% (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 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
J B Wilmeth Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
J B Wilmeth Elementary School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 671 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
J B Wilmeth Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 J B Wilmeth Elementary School is 0.53, 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 | #843 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 52% |
| Black | 9% | 13% |
| White | 67% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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 J B Wilmeth Elementary School is Mckinney Boyd High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dowell Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is C T Eddins Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mckinney C T Eddins Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 384 students10
1.1 miles
311 Peregrine Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6600 1.1 K-5 384 - Mckinney Dowell Middle School Math: 78% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,192 student10
1.6 miles
301 S E Rdg Rd
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6700 1.6 6-8 1,192 - Mckinney Gary And Bobbye Jack Minshew Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 673 students10
1.6 miles
300 Joplin Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7300 1.6 K-5 673 - Mckinney Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 515 students10
1.8 miles
7760 Coronado Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-5400 1.8 K-5 515 - Mckinney Glen Oaks Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 477 students10
2.0 miles
6100 Glen Oaks Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6400 2 K-5 477
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