Excellent
#1215 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 14% in state
J B Wilmeth EL
Elementary School · Mckinney ISD · Mckinney, TX
A Mckinney ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
901 LACIMA DR, Mckinney, TX 75071
- Math 61% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J B Wilmeth EL score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where J B Wilmeth EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$132,839
Median home value
$448,500
Median rent
$2,105/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75071; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| C T Eddins ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Mike and Janie Reeves ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 670 | 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.
Mckinney ISD
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #6 of 31
- District spending per student
- $11,139NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
J B Wilmeth EL is listed in MCKINNEY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J B Wilmeth EL
J B Wilmeth EL is a public elementary school in Mckinney, TX, part of Mckinney ISD, serving approximately 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,215 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J B Wilmeth EL
What grades does J B Wilmeth EL serve?
J B Wilmeth EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend J B Wilmeth EL?
J B Wilmeth EL has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J B Wilmeth EL?
The student-teacher ratio at J B Wilmeth EL is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J B Wilmeth EL rank in TX?
J B Wilmeth EL ranks #1,215 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is J B Wilmeth EL's MySchoolScout rating?
J B Wilmeth EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 J B Wilmeth EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J B Wilmeth EL has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J B Wilmeth EL a charter school?
No, J B Wilmeth EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J B Wilmeth EL a Title I school?
No, J B Wilmeth EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J B Wilmeth EL?
12.1% of students at J B Wilmeth 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (469) 302-7400
- Area population (ZIP 75071)
- 69,396
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 75071; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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