Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reuben Johnson 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 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 50% 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: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Reuben Johnson Elementary serves the southwest part of McKinney, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reuben Johnson 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
Reuben Johnson Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Empowering all individuals to embrace personal responsibility and reach their full potential.'
School Rankings
Reuben Johnson 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 Reuben Johnson Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1187 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Reuben Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Reuben Johnson Elementary School is ranked #1187 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Reuben Johnson Elementary School?
378 students attend Reuben Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Reuben Johnson Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reuben Johnson Elementary School?
Reuben Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reuben Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Reuben Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Reuben Johnson Elementary School part of?
Reuben Johnson Elementary School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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