Degan Elementary

Degan Elementary is a PK-5 public school in Lewisville, TX, serving 396 students within the Lewisville Independent School District (Isd), a district rated above average statewide.

Degan stands out for its remarkable recent turnaround. After a low point in the 2022-2023 school year, the school has climbed from the 16th percentile to the 43rd percentile in state rankings, a significant improvement that outpaces many nearby schools with similar demographics. This is especially notable when compared to schools like Lakeland Elementary and Central Elementary, which have remained in the bottom 10-20% of Texas schools. While Degan serves a predominantly low-income population, with 69.19% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, it has broken a cycle of low performance that often affects schools with similar economic challenges. The school’s progress is particularly strong for its Special Education and low-income students, who have seen their performance rankings jump from the 20th percentile to the 50th percentile and from the 19th to the 48th percentile, respectively.

However, the improvement is not uniform. A critical area of concern is early-grade math: only 30.43% of 3rd graders were proficient in math, well below the district average of 55.47%. Additionally, the school’s Asian student population has ranked in the 2nd percentile, a severe underperformance that warrants attention. On a positive note, Degan’s per-student spending ($12,249) is higher than many high-performing neighbors like Prairie Trail Elementary ($9,765), suggesting the school is finding more effective ways to use its resources. While surrounded by top-rated schools such as Forest Vista Elementary and Flower Mound Elementary, Degan’s trajectory shows that internal factors—not just location—drive school performance, making it a school to watch for continued growth.