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#1501 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 18% in state

Mcspedden EL

Elementary School · Frisco ISD · Frisco, TX

A Frisco ISD elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14140 COUNTRYBROOK DR, Frisco, TX 75035

  • Math 87% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 89% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+43.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.7 pts
Overall Proficiency88% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+17.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$10,217

Students at Mcspedden EL score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency87%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency89%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2024
Math
87%
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

5.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mcspedden 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,107/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frisco), 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cypress Creek Children's Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi15Compare →
Red CometPrivate · tuition4.0privateK–120.8 mi1,297Compare →
Isbell ELEnrollment path unverified8.1K–51.2 mi596Compare →
Gunstream ELEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.3 mi690Compare →

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.

Frisco ISD

Schools in district
77
Rank in district
#40 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

Mcspedden EL is listed in FRISCO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcspedden EL

Mcspedden EL is a public elementary school in Frisco, TX, part of Frisco ISD, serving approximately 747 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,501 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcspedden EL

What grades does Mcspedden EL serve?

Mcspedden EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mcspedden EL?

Mcspedden EL has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcspedden EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcspedden EL is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcspedden EL rank in TX?

Mcspedden EL ranks #1,501 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Mcspedden EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcspedden EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Mcspedden EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcspedden EL has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Mcspedden EL a charter school?

No, Mcspedden EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mcspedden EL a Title I school?

No, Mcspedden EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcspedden EL?

5.5% of students at Mcspedden 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
747
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Collin County
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.
  • 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 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 multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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