- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glenn Heights, TX
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Curtistene S Mccowan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481686011474
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Glenn Heights · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curtistene S Mccowan Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Glenn Heights, TX.
School address
District: Desoto Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481686011474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle shrank from 773 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-103 students YoY 481686011474 · Glenn Heights, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 13.1:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto H S (1,936 students)
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle shrank from 773 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto H S
Desoto H S
1,936 students
- This school 643
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
643 students
- Katherine John 536
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
536 students
- Frank D Moates 468
Frank D Moates El
468 students
- Cockrell Hill 397
Cockrell Hill El
397 students
- Desoto West Mi 370
Desoto West Middle
370 students
What this shows Curtistene S Mccowan Middle reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curtistene S Mccowan Middle compares
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Two or More 3.1%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Curtistene S Mccowan Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Isd reports $13,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curtistene S Mccowan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank D Moates El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cockrell Hill El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto West Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curtistene S Mccowan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
How many students attend Curtistene S Mccowan Middle?
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle has 643 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glenn Heights, TX. CCD year-over-year: 773 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), down 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtistene S Mccowan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtistene S Mccowan Middle is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Curtistene S Mccowan Middle?
66.5% of students at Curtistene S Mccowan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curtistene S Mccowan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Curtistene S Mccowan Middle is African American at 62.1% of enrollment, in Glenn Heights, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curtistene S Mccowan Middle?
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Curtistene S Mccowan Middle rank among public schools in Glenn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Curtistene S Mccowan Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Glenn Heights, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Desoto Isd?
Besides Curtistene S Mccowan Middle, Desoto Isd also operates Desoto H S (1,936 students), Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (536 students), and Frank D Moates El (468 students). See the Desoto Isd district page for the complete list.