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Dr Jack Cockrill Middle

Q: Is Dr Jack Cockrill Middle a good school?

Dr Jack Cockrill Middle ranks 241 st of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

241^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 90% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Dr. Jack Cockrill Middle in McKinney, TX, is a high-performing school serving 1,210 students in grades 6-8 within the McKinney Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the top third of Texas. The school has a strong track record of excellence, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Texas middle schools for nearly a decade. It stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced math, with nearly all students achieving proficiency in Algebra I End-of-Course exams—a rate far above the district and state averages. Additionally, its 8th-grade reading proficiency is notably high, outpacing nearby schools like Faubion Middle and Scott Morgan Johnson Middle by a significant margin.

While Cockrill is a top performer within McKinney ISD, it is outperformed by elite schools in neighboring districts, such as Nelson Middle in Frisco Independent School District (Isd) and Lorene Rogers Middle in Prosper Independent School District (Isd), which achieve proficiency rates of 90% or higher in nearly every subject. Cockrill’s overall state ranking has seen a slight dip in recent years, but this does not reflect a decline in core academic skills—test scores in reading and math remain strong. However, the school faces a notable equity gap: while most student groups perform in the top 10-15% statewide, economically disadvantaged students rank significantly lower, a challenge less pronounced at higher-performing neighboring schools.

An interesting pattern at Cockrill is the contrast between its world-class Algebra I results and its average performance in standard 8th-grade math, where only about half of students are proficient. This suggests that top math students are successfully accelerated into advanced coursework, leaving a less-prepared cohort in the standard class. The school also has a lower rate of economic disadvantage compared to many McKinney ISD peers, which may contribute to its overall high test scores. For parents, Cockrill offers a strong academic foundation with a focus on advanced math and literacy, though families should consider how the school supports students not on the accelerated track and its performance relative to elite out-of-district options.

1,210

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,626

Per pupil spending ?

22.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1351 N Hardin Rd
McKinney, TX 75071

(469) 302-7900

District: McKinney Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Dr Jack Cockrill Middle:

Elementary:	Gary And Bobbye Jack Minshew Elementary
	J B Wilmeth Elementary
	Slaughter Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.5%

Hispanic:

18.5%

African American:

14.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (66% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Texas middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in McKinney Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg59%

Texas avg47%

241^st of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Middle Schools in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd)

301^st of 951McKinney Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.1	241 of 2335	89.7%	★★★★☆
2025	87.1	205 of 2344	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	90.4	144 of 2372	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	87.6	187 of 2330	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	87.5	173 of 2254	92.3%	★★★★★
2021	92.2	119 of 2252	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	92.9	103 of 2193	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	91.3	124 of 2080	94.0%	★★★★★
2017	87.9	180 of 2027	91.1%	★★★★★
2016	85.3	154 of 1987	92.2%	★★★★★
2015	86.8	127 of 2043	93.8%	★★★★★
2014	85.4	157 of 1987	92.1%	★★★★★
2013	83.1	180 of 1973	90.9%	★★★★★
2012	79.7	256 of 1951	86.9%	★★★★☆
2011	71.1	387 of 1895	79.6%	★★★★☆
2010	72.7	313 of 1803	82.6%	★★★★☆
2009	78.7	181 of 1763	89.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.2	316 of 1295	75.6%	★★★★☆
2025	79.7	118 of 997	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	75.3	207 of 1280	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	66.3	313 of 1273	75.4%	★★★★☆
2022	68.4	254 of 1251	79.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.1	180 of 1213	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	77.8	169 of 1193	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	79.9	144 of 1167	87.7%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	199 of 642	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.5	191 of 505	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.0	234 of 617	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.1	112 of 616	81.8%	★★★★☆
2022	64.3	216 of 606	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.7	178 of 589	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.0	153 of 594	74.2%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	122 of 587	79.2%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	76.0	260 of 2182	88.1%	★★★★☆
2021	85.6	104 of 2118	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	77.6	203 of 2058	90.1%	★★★★★
2018	75.1	227 of 2008	88.7%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.5	252 of 1390	81.9%	★★★★☆
2025	65.1	329 of 1428	77.0%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	186 of 1770	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	70.9	298 of 1720	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	68.0	308 of 1643	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	54.7	496 of 1592	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.7	413 of 1445	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	58.4	344 of 1376	75.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.7	225 of 2240	90.0%	★★★★☆
2025	85.1	154 of 1825	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	86 of 2242	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	87.4	175 of 2241	92.2%	★★★★★
2022	88.0	161 of 2221	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	90.8	121 of 2151	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	92.7	98 of 2047	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	90.9	110 of 2008	94.5%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.6	400 of 1497	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	73.9	208 of 1230	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	76.7	185 of 1481	87.5%	★★★★☆
2022	75.2	271 of 1488	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	181 of 1501	87.9%	★★★★☆
2019	79.8	80 of 1446	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	80.5	78 of 1430	94.5%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.4	383 of 2141	82.1%	★★★★☆
2025	72.9	284 of 1731	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	85.0	158 of 2119	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	84.7	178 of 2116	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	86.3	157 of 2077	92.4%	★★★★★
2021	91.1	79 of 2043	96.1%	★★★★★
2019	85.5	157 of 1935	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.5	117 of 1895	93.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.6	828 of 2253	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.4	402 of 1820	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	77.2	261 of 2235	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.4	444 of 2251	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	70.0	402 of 2220	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	77.2	249 of 2172	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	70.9	362 of 2073	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	71.2	355 of 2039	82.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	82.9	262 of 2253	88.4%	★★★★☆
2025	85.6	149 of 1818	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	86.5	176 of 2246	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	86.4	204 of 2245	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	84.4	227 of 2228	89.8%	★★★★☆
2021	91.9	108 of 2168	95.0%	★★★★★
2019	91.8	110 of 2069	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	89.7	139 of 2030	93.2%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.2	300 of 806	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.6	149 of 676	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	85.7	62 of 818	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	78.3	119 of 817	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	163 of 813	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	72.8	133 of 743	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	73.5	149 of 753	80.2%	★★★★☆
2018	73.5	135 of 720	81.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	471 of 1956	75.9%	★★★★☆
2025	52.0	606 of 1568	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	85.3	92 of 1891	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	84.0	118 of 1815	93.5%	★★★★★
2022	75.9	166 of 1757	90.6%	★★★★★
2021	78.6	121 of 1712	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	84.5	93 of 1626	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	83.1	103 of 1597	93.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.6	225 of 1731	87.0%	★★★★☆
2025	81.2	141 of 1439	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	86.0	103 of 1733	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	83.8	166 of 1749	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	83.4	158 of 1723	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	88.6	83 of 1700	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	90.0	81 of 1684	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	85.4	148 of 1673	91.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)90th percentile~ school

Male (2026)88th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)88th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)87th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)82nd percentile-8 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)82nd percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2026)76th percentile-14 vs school

African American (2026)76th percentile-14 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)73rd percentile-16 vs school

Asian (2026)69th percentile-21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile-26 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)63rd percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+46 vs state

Reading71%+16 vs state

Mathematics58%+19 vs state

Social Studies52%+20 vs state

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by a student
Friday, April 9, 2021

Great campus with great staff. The Band is the 2020 TMEA State Honor Band (Basically champion of the state) CCC. I recommend band definitely! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, July 26, 2018

Excellent facility and teachers. My son went here and I am thankful! My daughter is about to enroll. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle	Public	6-8	1351 N Hardin Rd	McKinney	75071	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-7900	1,210	84	14.4	22.3%	599 (49.5%)	174 (14.4%)	224 (18.5%)	142 (11.7%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (5.3%)	84.1	241^st of 2335 public middle schools	89.7%		87.1	205^th of 2344 public middle schools	91.3%	36	99.6			67.3	64.8	80.8		63.0	57.6	49.5	51.5	$8,626
Faubion Middle	Public	6-8	2000 Rollins St	McKinney	75069	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-6900	1,033	82	12.5	43.8%	363 (35.1%)	176 (17.0%)	393 (38.0%)	38 (3.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (5.8%)	77.7	362^nd of 2335 public middle schools	84.5%		79.1	342^nd of 2344 public middle schools	85.4%	20	97.9			65.8	61.3	61.8		62.8	65.7	53.9	45.3	$9,008
Dowell Middle	Public	6-8	301 S E Rdg Rd	McKinney	75070	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-6700	995	71	14.0	22.4%	542 (54.5%)	101 (10.2%)	234 (23.5%)	64 (6.4%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	45 (4.5%)	80.7	311^th of 2335 public middle schools	86.7%		87.5	196^th of 2344 public middle schools	91.6%	115	95.0			69.5	70.7	71.0		64.7	59.8	33.6	42.0	$8,584
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle	Public	6-8	3400 Community Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-4900	1,108	77	14.3	41.1%	288 (26.0%)	275 (24.8%)	349 (31.5%)	112 (10.1%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (6.9%)	64.2	650^th of 2335 public middle schools	72.2%		72.1	484^th of 2344 public middle schools	79.4%	166	98.1			59.2	57.1	65.6		45.6	47.6	27.2	38.5	$8,223
Leonard Evans Junior Middle	Public	6-8	6998 W Eldorado Pkwy	McKinney	75070	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-7100	798	61	12.9	39.6%	329 (41.2%)	127 (15.9%)	261 (32.7%)	51 (6.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.3%)	66.2	588^th of 2335 public middle schools	74.8%		62.4	733^rd of 2344 public middle schools	68.7%	145	88.1			60.7	59.4	61.3		50.6	53.1	16.4	41.8	$10,085
Scoggins Middle	Public	7-8	7070 Stacy Rd	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-5150	809	55	14.7	21.4%	204 (25.2%)	152 (18.8%)	113 (14.0%)	284 (35.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.4%)	87.3	191^st of 2335 public middle schools	91.8%		86.2	217^th of 2344 public middle schools	90.7%	26	95.7	100.0			77.5	78.8			67.5	43.2	52.3	$9,312
Wortham Intermediate	Public	5-6	7404 Kickapoo Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 633-3475	823	54	15.1	18.5%	215 (26.1%)	142 (17.3%)	88 (10.7%)	318 (38.6%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.3%)								(n/a)			74.3	71.9			70.0	48.8	100.0			$9,482
Roach Middle	Public	6-8	12499 Independence Pkwy	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-5000	953	65	14.6	14.2%	265 (27.8%)	118 (12.4%)	107 (11.2%)	388 (40.7%)	12 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	60 (6.3%)	87.4	190^th of 2335 public middle schools	91.9%		92.3	109^th of 2344 public middle schools	95.3%	81	98.4			77.8	75.2	74.5		64.5	73.6	40.5	60.8	$7,603
Lorene Rogers Middle	Public	6-8	1001 S Coit	Prosper	75078	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(945) 678-7100	1,633	105	15.6		846 (51.8%)	83 (5.1%)	224 (13.7%)	369 (22.6%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	105 (6.4%)	93.7	88^th of 2335 public middle schools	96.2%		92.7	100^th of 2344 public middle schools	95.7%	12	96.6			83.6	81.3	89.3		68.2	77.8	50.0	67.3	$7,092
Nelson Middle	Public	6-8	10100 Independence Pkwy	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4100	1,094	68	16.1	4.8%	157 (14.4%)	47 (4.3%)	46 (4.2%)	791 (72.3%)	19 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.0%)	98.4	12^th of 2335 public middle schools	99.5%		98.8	12^th of 2344 public middle schools	99.5%		99.1			90.1	91.5	94.4		88.0	93.7	75.7	76.3	$6,727

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr Jack Cockrill Middle

Is Dr Jack Cockrill Middle a good school?

Dr Jack Cockrill Middle ranks 241^st of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dr Jack Cockrill Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,210 students attended Dr Jack Cockrill Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Dr Jack Cockrill Middle?

Students at Dr Jack Cockrill Middle are 50% White, 19% Hispanic, 14% African American, 12% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Dr Jack Cockrill Middle in?

McKinney Independent School District (Isd)

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