Curtistene S McCowan Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Glenn Heights, Texas 75154 · Desoto ISD
#1621 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#13590 of 15,369 nationally
About Curtistene S McCowan Middle
Curtistene S McCowan Middle is a public middle located in Glenn Heights, in the Desoto ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 643 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1621st of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 643.
There are 4 schools in Glenn Heights; Curtistene S McCowan Middle ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Curtistene S McCowan Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Curtistene S McCowan Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Frank D Moates El
Glenn Heights · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
468 students · 1.9 km away
Desoto H S
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1,936 students · 2.3 km away
Cockrell Hill El
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397 students · 2.4 km away
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center
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402 students · 3.1 km away
Shields El
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625 students · 3.8 km away
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
Cedar Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students · 4.3 km away
Desoto West Middle
Desoto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students · 4.4 km away
Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–8
263 students · 4.4 km away
Russell P Schupmann El
Glenn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
756 students · 4.7 km away
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–8
536 students · 4.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Curtistene S McCowan Middle a good school?
Curtistene S McCowan Middle has a Success Index (US) of 21.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1621 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Curtistene S McCowan Middle rank in Texas?
Curtistene S McCowan Middle ranks #1621 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #13590 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Curtistene S McCowan Middle?
Curtistene S McCowan Middle had 643 students in 2025.
Is Curtistene S McCowan Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Curtistene S McCowan Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Curtistene S McCowan Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Curtistene S McCowan Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.