Leonard Evans Junior Middle School
Leonard Evans Junior Middle School serves 1,120 students in grades 6-8.
Leonard Evans Junior Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (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 61% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Leonard Evans Junior Middle 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 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Leonard Evans Junior Middle School's student population of 1,120 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,120 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
Leonard Evans Junior Middle 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 Leonard Evans Junior Middle School is 0.67, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1106 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 52% |
| Black | 14% | 13% |
| White | 51% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 and middle school to Leonard Evans Junior Middle School is Imagine International Academy Of North Texas (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Earl & Lottie Wolford Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mckinney Earl & Lottie Wolford Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 476 students10
0.3 miles
6951 Berkshire Rd
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4700 0.3 K-5 476 - Mckinney Elliott Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 605 students10
0.4 miles
3721 Hudson Crossing
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3750 0.4 K-5 605 - Mckinney Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 515 students10
0.9 miles
7760 Coronado Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-5400 0.9 K-5 515 - Mckinney Comstock Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 732 students10
1.0 miles
7152 Silverado Trail
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3900 1 K-5 732 - Mckinney Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 645 students10
1.0 miles
1753 N Ridge Rd
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-9450 1 K-5 645
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