Summary
Spillane Middle in Cypress, TX, serves 1,436 students in grades 6-8 within the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for every year on record, consistently ranking in the top 5% of all Texas middle schools for the past decade.
Spillane Middle stands out for its exceptional academic consistency and broad success across all student groups. While nearby schools like Sprague Middle and Smith Middle also rank highly, Spillane achieves top-tier results with a more economically diverse student body—about 31% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, compared to just 14% at Sprague. The school earns 5-star ratings for nearly every demographic subgroup, including students in special education and those from low socio-economic backgrounds, a feat many schools struggle to match. Its Algebra I proficiency rate is a standout metric: 99.65% of students passed the End-of-Course exam, the highest among all nearby schools, including Sprague (98.27%) and Smith (97.95%). Additionally, Spillane maintains an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.2%, far below the district average of 1.1% and lower than peers like Labay Middle (1.6%) and Arnold Middle (0.9%).
Spillane also demonstrates impressive resource efficiency, spending $8,444 per student—less than lower-performing nearby schools like Arnold ($9,662) and Labay ($9,425)—while still achieving elite outcomes. However, there are areas for growth: performance for Gifted and Talented students has dipped from the 97th percentile in 2021-2022 to the 87th percentile, and English Language Learner students score at the 85th percentile, both earning 4-star ratings. While still strong, these represent the school’s biggest opportunities for improvement. Overall, Spillane Middle offers a proven track record of excellence, particularly in math, with a supportive environment for all learners.
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