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Cockrell Hill EL
Elementary School · Desoto ISD · Desoto, TX
A Desoto ISD elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
425 S COCKRELL HILL, Desoto, TX 75115
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2021)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cockrell Hill EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cockrell Hill EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,972/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Desoto), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,386
Median home value
$282,900
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Oaks ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Ruby Young Personalized Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Cedar Hill Collegiate PrepEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Highlands ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 436 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desoto ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cockrell Hill EL is listed in DESOTO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cockrell Hill EL
Cockrell Hill EL is a public elementary school in Desoto, TX, part of Desoto ISD, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,543 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cockrell Hill EL
What grades does Cockrell Hill EL serve?
Cockrell Hill EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Cockrell Hill EL?
Cockrell Hill EL has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cockrell Hill EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Cockrell Hill EL is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cockrell Hill EL rank in TX?
Cockrell Hill EL ranks #8,543 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cockrell Hill EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Cockrell Hill EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cockrell Hill EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cockrell Hill EL has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Cockrell Hill EL a charter school?
No, Cockrell Hill EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cockrell Hill EL a Title I school?
No, Cockrell Hill EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cockrell Hill EL?
78.2% of students at Cockrell Hill EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (972) 230-1692
- Area population (ZIP 75115)
- 55,997
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75115; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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