Serving 670 students in grades 6-8, Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School's student population of 670 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School is 0.51, which is less 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
#6395 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
63%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School's ranking?
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School is ranked #6395 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School?
670 students attend Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School?
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School offer ?
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School part of?
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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