Public middle schoolGrades 6–8DeSoto ISD

Curtistene S McCowan Middle School

1500 Majestic Meadows Dr, Glenn Heights, TX 75154 · (972) 274-8090

D
66 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 8 points from 2025Down from a C (74) in 2025.
643students
22.7students per teacher
94.1%attendance
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CDCDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Curtistene S McCowan Middle School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 62

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 65

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 67

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Curtistene S McCowan Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the DeSoto ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level56%
Meets grade level30%
DeSoto ISD middle schools: 27.1%
Masters grade level12%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

643students in 2024–25Down 4% from 670 the year before
22.7students per teacher28 full-time teachers
22.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$60,984average teacher base pay
78.5%from low-income familiesDeSoto ISD middle schools: 71.6%
20.5%English learners
4.8%in gifted & talented
18.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 62.1%Hispanic 32%Two or More Races 3.1%White 1.9%Asian 0.3%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with DeSoto ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Curtistene S McCowan Middle School.

Under constructionRed Oak ISD elementary, Harmony WayDue Sep 2027 · 1.7 mi away OpenDeSoto Aquatics & Recreation CenterOpened Apr 2026 · 1.1 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CDr. Joy Shaw Middle SchoolRed Oak ISD · 72 · 2.2 mi DDeSoto West Middle SchoolDeSoto ISD · 65 · 2.7 mi CBessie Coleman Middle SchoolCedar Hill ISD · 74 · 3.4 mi POvilla Christian SchoolPrivate · PK–12 · 2.3 mi PCross of Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 2.3 mi PDeSoto Private SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 2.5 mi
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Questions about Curtistene S McCowan Middle School

What is Curtistene S McCowan Middle School’s TEA rating?

Curtistene S McCowan Middle School earned a D (66 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (74) in 2025.

What grades does Curtistene S McCowan Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of DeSoto ISD, at 1500 Majestic Meadows Dr in Glenn Heights.

How many students go to Curtistene S McCowan Middle School?

643 students in 2024–25, down 4% from 670 the year before. There are about 23 students for every teacher.

Which homes are zoned to Curtistene S McCowan Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use DeSoto ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.