The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (09-10)
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)5%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)7%
49%
Black
(09-10)24%
14%
White
(09-10)62%
33%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Life School Mckinney?
129 students attend Life School Mckinney.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Life School Mckinney students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Life School Mckinney offer ?
Life School Mckinney offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Life School Mckinney part of?
Life School Mckinney is part of Life School District.
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