Summary:
Allen, Texas is home to 15 elementary schools, primarily serving grades K-5 or K-6, with 14 schools belonging to the highly-rated Allen Independent School District (Isd) and one school, Beverly Elementary, part of the Plano Independent School District (Isd).
The top-performing schools in the area are Mary Evans Elementary and Beverly Cheatham Elementary, both consistently ranking in the 97th to 99th percentile statewide with exceptional STAAR test scores. Beverly Elementary in Plano ISD matches this elite performance, achieving top scores despite a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch. In contrast, schools like Alton Boyd Elementary, Alvis C Story Elementary, and Gene M Reed Elementary face significant challenges, ranking in the 33rd to 55th percentile and showing lower proficiency in Reading, Math, and Science. A clear pattern emerges: schools with the lowest percentages of students on free or reduced lunch, such as Dr E T Boon Elementary and Jenny Preston Elementary, consistently achieve the highest rankings, while those with the highest rates struggle the most.
One of the most interesting findings is the "spending paradox": the lowest-performing schools, like Alton Boyd Elementary, spend the most per student (over $13,000) and have the smallest class sizes (10.7:1 student-teacher ratio), yet still underperform. This suggests that additional resources are being used to address student needs rather than directly boosting scores. Meanwhile, top schools like Beverly Cheatham Elementary have larger class sizes (16.9:1) and lower spending. Additionally, 5th-grade Science is a district-wide weakness, with several schools, including Kerr Elementary, scoring below the state average. Overall, Allen ISD provides a high-quality education for most students, with a competitive middle tier of schools ranking in the 90th-97th percentile.
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