Serving 798 students in grades 6-8, Leonard Evans Jr Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Leonard Evans Jr. Middle School serves the southwest part of McKinney, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leonard Evans Jr Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Leonard Evans Jr Middle School's student population of 798 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
798 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Leonard Evans Jr Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonard Evans Jr Middle School is 0.70, 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
#1685 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-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 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-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 Leonard Evans Jr Middle School's ranking?
Leonard Evans Jr Middle School is ranked #1685 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Leonard Evans Jr Middle School often compared to?
Leonard Evans Jr Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School, Dowell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Leonard Evans Jr Middle School?
798 students attend Leonard Evans Jr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Leonard Evans Jr Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leonard Evans Jr Middle School?
Leonard Evans Jr Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leonard Evans Jr Middle School offer ?
Leonard Evans Jr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Leonard Evans Jr Middle School part of?
Leonard Evans Jr Middle School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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