Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jesse McGowen Elementary serves the southwest part of McKinney, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day!
School Rankings
Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#1432 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)17.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School's ranking?
Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School is ranked #1432 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School?
570 students attend Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School?
Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School offer ?
Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School part of?
Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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