Top Rankings
Mckinney Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 22,907 students in Mckinney Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mckinney Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
32 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
22,907 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
1,614 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mckinney Independent School District, which is ranked #178 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
30%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
16%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
40%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,722 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,287 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$360 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$373 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,722
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,287
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mckinney Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6100 Glen Oaks Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6400
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6400
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4000 Cockrill Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4600
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4600
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
J B Wilmeth Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Lacima Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7400
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7400
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
C T Eddins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
311 Peregrine Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6600
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6600
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 N Hardin Rd
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7900
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Valley Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Vly Creek Trl
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4800
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4800
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dowell Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S E Rdg Rd
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6700
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mckinney North High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 Wilmeth Rd
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4300
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7760 Coronado Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-5400
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-5400
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Mckinney Boyd High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Lk Forest Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-3400
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Reuben Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Ash Ln
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6500
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6500
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 Columbus Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-7500
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-7500
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Gary And Bobbye Jack Minshew Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Joplin Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7300
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7300
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1753 N Ridge Rd
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-9450
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-9450
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Leonard Evans Jr Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6998 W Eldorado Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-7100
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Faubion Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Rollins St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-6900
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Slaughter Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2706 Wolford St
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6100
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6100
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Naomi Press Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4101 Shawnee Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-7600
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-7600
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Mckinney High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W Wilson Creek Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-5700
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2020.
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 Community Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4900
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2121.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 W Louisiana St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-5500
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-5500
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2511 Cattleman Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-5100
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-5100
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Arthur H Mcneil Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3650 Hardin Blvd
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-5200
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-5200
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Albert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Eldorado Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-5300
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-5300
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Finch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 S Tennessee St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-5600
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-5600
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Burks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Hill St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-6200
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-6200
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 E Louisiana St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-6000
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-6000
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2828.
J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Duvall St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-7800
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #2929.
County Residential Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Community Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(972) 547-5400
Mckinney, TX 75071
(972) 547-5400
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Dowell
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-2400
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-2400
Gr: PK | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 N Sweetwater Cv
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-9500
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-9500
Gr: K-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Serenity High School
Alternative School
2550 Wilmeth Rd
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7830
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7830
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mckinney Independent School District?
Mckinney Independent School District manages 32 public schools serving 22,907 students.
What is the rank of Mckinney Independent School District?
Mckinney Independent School District is ranked #178 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinney Independent School District?
40% of Mckinney Independent School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mckinney Independent School District?
Mckinney Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mckinney Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,287 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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