CURTISTENE S MCCOWAN MIDDLE

1500 MAJESTIC MEADOWS DR
GLENN HEIGHTS, TX 75154

www.desotoisd.org

643 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School, located in Glenn Heights, Texas, is part of the DeSoto Independent School District. The school is distinct for its focus on the "ISTEAM" curriculum, which integrates Innovation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This specialized approach is designed to foster a rigorous academic environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills, preparing students for success in an increasingly tech-driven global landscape.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and community engagement. By leveraging the ISTEAM framework, McCowan Middle School aims to cultivate a collaborative learning culture where students are challenged to apply classroom concepts to hands-on projects. As a key institution within the DeSoto ISD, the school remains committed to providing equitable educational opportunities and equipping its diverse student body with the tools necessary for future success in high school and beyond.

643

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CURTISTENE S MCCOWAN MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	206
Black	399
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	4

Black
399 (62.1%)
Hispanic
206 (32.0%)
Two or More
20 (3.1%)
White
12 (1.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DESOTO ISD
Phone:	(972)274-8090
Website:	http://www.desotoisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 198

Grade 7 215

Grade 8 230