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#5652 of 8,552 schools in TX
Emerson H S
High School · Frisco ISD · Mckinney, TX
A Frisco ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
6300 COLLIN MCKINNEY PKWY, Mckinney, TX 75035
- Math 52% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Emerson H S score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emerson H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Elevated936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mckinney), 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
$161,030
Median home value
$562,300
Median rent
$2,171/mo
College educated
67.7%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75035; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,730 | Compare → |
| Independence H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,670 | Compare → |
| Renaissance SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 3.3 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Allen H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 5,273 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Frisco ISD
- Schools in district
- 77
- Rank in district
- #71 of 72
- District spending per student
- $10,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson H S is listed in FRISCO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson H S
Emerson H S is a public high school in Mckinney, TX, part of Frisco ISD, serving approximately 1,763 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,652 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson H S
What grades does Emerson H S serve?
Emerson H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Emerson H S?
Emerson H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson H S is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson H S rank in TX?
Emerson H S ranks #5,652 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Emerson H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Emerson H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson H S has 52% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Emerson H S a charter school?
No, Emerson H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson H S a Title I school?
No, Emerson H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson H S?
19.4% of students at Emerson H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (469) 633-8100
- Area population (ZIP 75035)
- 86,135
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 75035; 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 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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