Jesse McGowen El vs Reuben Johnson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesse McGowen El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
Reuben Johnson El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Jesse McGowen El McKinney, Texas | Reuben Johnson El McKinney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #798 of 4,686 | #721 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13493 of 50,301 | #12383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 54% |
| city | McKinney | McKinney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reuben Johnson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 66.9).
- •Jesse McGowen El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Reuben Johnson El does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Reuben Johnson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 36.5%).
- •Reuben Johnson El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Jesse McGowen El is the larger school with 570 students compared with 378.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jesse McGowen El better than Reuben Johnson El?
On the Success Index (US), Reuben Johnson El ranks higher (68.5 vs 66.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jesse McGowen El and Reuben Johnson El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between McKinney and McKinney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse McGowen El: 570. Reuben Johnson El: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse McGowen El and Reuben Johnson El rank in Texas?
Jesse McGowen El is 798th of 4,686 and Reuben Johnson El is 721st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).