DR JACK COCKRILL MIDDLE

1,210 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dr. Jack Cockrill Middle School, located in McKinney, Texas, serves as a prominent campus within the McKinney Independent School District (MISD). Named in honor of a long-serving educator and administrator, the school is designed to provide a supportive environment for students in the middle school grades. The campus is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while fostering a culture of community and character development.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Dr. Jack Cockrill Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s faculty and staff focus on personalized learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student body, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and build strong foundations for their future educational success.

1,210

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR JACK COCKRILL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	599
Hispanic	224
Black	174
Asian	142
Two or More	64
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
599 (49.5%)
Hispanic
224 (18.5%)
Black
174 (14.4%)
Asian
142 (11.7%)
Two or More
64 (5.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	MCKINNEY ISD
Phone:	(469)302-7900
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 395

Grade 7 398

Grade 8 417