- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mckinney, TX
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dr Jack Cockrill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482985011171
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Jack Cockrill Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle held near 1,220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 86.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 482985011171 · Mckinney, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,210 enr · 13.9:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle held near 1,220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 86.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinney H S
Mckinney H S
2,668 students
- Mckinney Boyd
Mckinney Boyd H S
2,547 students
- Mckinney North
Mckinney North H S
2,387 students
- This school
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
1,210 students
- Scott Morgan J
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle
1,108 students
- Faubion Middle 1,033
Faubion Middle
1,033 students
What this shows Dr Jack Cockrill Middle reports 1,210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Jack Cockrill Middle compares
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,210 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,210
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,139
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 14.4%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Dr Jack Cockrill Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mckinney Isd reports $11,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Jack Cockrill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney Boyd H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Morgan Johnson Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faubion Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Jack Cockrill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
How many students attend Dr Jack Cockrill Middle?
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle has 1,210 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,280 (2022-23) → 1,220 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Jack Cockrill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Jack Cockrill Middle is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Dr Jack Cockrill Middle?
20.1% of students at Dr Jack Cockrill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Jack Cockrill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dr Jack Cockrill Middle is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Jack Cockrill Middle?
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Dr Jack Cockrill Middle rank among middle schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Jack Cockrill Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Mckinney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckinney Isd?
Besides Dr Jack Cockrill Middle, Mckinney Isd also operates Mckinney H S (2,668 students), Mckinney Boyd H S (2,547 students), and Mckinney North H S (2,387 students). See the Mckinney Isd district page for the complete list.