McAuliffe Elementary

McAuliffe Elementary in Highland Village, TX, is a consistently high-performing school within the Lewisville Independent School District (Isd), serving 511 students from Pre-K through 5th grade with a long track record of academic excellence. This school stands out for its exceptional strength in mathematics, with 5th-grade math proficiency rates (82.29%) dramatically exceeding both the district (59.53%) and state (46.24%) averages, and outperforming nearby high-achieving peers like Flower Mound Elementary (74.75%) and Stem Academy At Bridlewood Elementary (73.33%). The school also demonstrates remarkable efficiency, achieving top-tier results with lower per-student spending ($9,739) compared to schools like Degan Elementary ($12,249), which serves a different demographic profile.

McAuliffe excels in supporting diverse student groups, particularly its Special Education students who ranked in the 98th percentile statewide in 2024-2025—a standout achievement compared to nearby schools. The school also showed dramatic improvement for students from low socio-economic backgrounds, jumping from the 32nd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 95th percentile in 2024-2025, indicating highly effective targeted interventions. While reading scores are consistently strong (20-30 points above state averages), the school's math performance is its most defining feature, suggesting a school-wide focus or teaching methodology that yields exceptional results.

Compared to other area schools, McAuliffe maintains a more consistent top-tier state ranking than Highland Village Elementary, which dropped from the 94th to 87th percentile recently. The school's student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7 is favorable, and its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (7.63%) reflects the community's affluence. While McAuliffe shows some opportunity for growth with African American students (69th percentile) and English Language Learners (68th percentile), its overall performance places it in the top 5-9% of Texas elementary schools, with a slight dip from the 97th to 95th percentile in the latest year worth monitoring.