Excellent
#60 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Commander William C Mccool Academy
Middle School · Lubbock ISD · Lubbock, TX
A Lubbock ISD middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4402 31ST ST, Lubbock, TX 79410
- Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Commander William C Mccool Academy score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Commander William C Mccool Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lubbock), 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
$48,350
Median home value
$211,300
Median rent
$1,315/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
34.4%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79410; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the King Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Lubbock Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Hutchinson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Evans MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 762 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lubbock ISD
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #1 of 48
- District spending per student
- $12,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Commander William C Mccool Academy is listed in LUBBOCK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Commander William C Mccool Academy
Commander William C Mccool Academy is a public middle school in Lubbock, TX, part of Lubbock ISD, serving approximately 417 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Commander William C Mccool Academy
What grades does Commander William C Mccool Academy serve?
Commander William C Mccool Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Commander William C Mccool Academy?
Commander William C Mccool Academy has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commander William C Mccool Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Commander William C Mccool Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Commander William C Mccool Academy rank in TX?
Commander William C Mccool Academy ranks #60 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Commander William C Mccool Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Commander William C Mccool Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Commander William C Mccool Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Commander William C Mccool Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Commander William C Mccool Academy a charter school?
No, Commander William C Mccool Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Commander William C Mccool Academy a Title I school?
No, Commander William C Mccool Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Commander William C Mccool Academy?
57.1% of students at Commander William C Mccool Academy 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lubbock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (806) 219-4600
- Area population (ZIP 79410)
- 10,425
- Area median age
- 27.1
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 79410; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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