Enrollment
643
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Curtistene S Mccowan Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Glenn Heights, Texas, enrolling 643 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.5% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,743 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #537.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 281 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 643 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Desoto Isd also operates Desoto H S (1,936 students) and Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (536 students) alongside Curtistene S Mccowan Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Curtistene S Mccowan Middle compares
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desoto Isd, which includes Curtistene S Mccowan Middle.
$12,600
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.2%
State 29.0%
Federal 21.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Glenn Heights on the city page.
Is Curtistene S Mccowan Middle a good school?
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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