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Frankford Middle

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Frankford Middle ranks 1455 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1455^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Frankford Middle in Dallas, TX, is a 6-8 grade campus within the highly-rated Plano Independent School District (Isd), serving 839 students. However, the school has experienced a significant decline in academic standing over the past decade, dropping from the 82nd percentile in 2015-2016 to the 38th percentile by 2025-2026. This downward trend sets it apart from nearby peers like Robinson Middle (94th percentile) and Schimelpfenig Middle (89th percentile), which have remained consistently high-performing.

A major concern is Frankford's performance in 7th-grade math, where only 7.27% of students were proficient in 2025-2026—far below the state average of 29.41%. This is a persistent issue, with proficiency rates hovering around 5-7% in recent years. Interestingly, the school excels in advanced coursework: 94.92% of students taking Algebra I passed, well above the district average of 59.54%. This creates a "barbell effect," where a small group of high-achieving students thrives while the majority struggles. Additionally, the school's dropout rate of 2.0% is more than double the district average and higher than any nearby middle school, including Wilson Middle (0.5%), which serves a similar demographic profile.

Despite these challenges, Frankford has favorable resources, including a low student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 and higher per-student spending ($8,867) than top-performing peers like Robinson ($8,036). This suggests the issues are not due to funding or class size but may relate to instructional strategies or support systems. The school's success with Algebra I students and its strong foundation in resources provide a base for improvement, but a fundamental shift is needed to reverse the decline and better serve all students equitably.

839

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,485

Per pupil spending ?

53.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7706 Osage Plaza Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75252-6824

(469) 752-5200

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Frankford Middle usually attend:

High:

Plano West Senior High School

Feeder schools for Frankford Middle:

Elementary:	Haggar Elementary
	Hightower Elementary
	Jackson Elementary
	Mitchell Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.9%

White:

22.4%

African American:

21.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 38th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (39% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 44 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg57%

Texas avg47%

1,455^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 45 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to bottom 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 11Middle Schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd)

204^th of 951Plano Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	1455 of 2335	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.2	1482 of 2344	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.7	1401 of 2372	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.3	1345 of 2330	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.0	847 of 2254	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.4	928 of 2252	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.1	654 of 2193	70.2%	★★★★☆
2018	69.0	486 of 2080	76.6%	★★★★☆
2017	72.8	395 of 2027	80.5%	★★★★☆
2016	77.0	350 of 1987	82.4%	★★★★☆
2015	76.7	359 of 2043	82.4%	★★★★☆
2014	78.7	304 of 1987	84.7%	★★★★☆
2013	79.4	267 of 1973	86.5%	★★★★☆
2012	82.9	193 of 1951	90.1%	★★★★★
2011	74.9	258 of 1895	86.4%	★★★★☆
2010	78.0	159 of 1803	91.2%	★★★★★
2009	81.7	113 of 1763	93.6%	★★★★★
2008	80.7	150 of 1718	91.3%	★★★★★
2007	79.1	189 of 1684	88.8%	★★★★☆
2006	83.2	118 of 1585	92.6%	★★★★★
2005	84.9	83 of 1582	94.8%	★★★★★
2004	84.8	63 of 1573	96.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.3	592 of 1295	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.1	553 of 997	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.1	713 of 1280	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.4	843 of 1273	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.8	605 of 1251	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.9	521 of 1213	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.9	511 of 1193	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.7	523 of 1167	55.2%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.3	388 of 642	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.9	276 of 505	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.0	359 of 617	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.4	327 of 616	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.8	271 of 606	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.6	386 of 589	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.3	354 of 594	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.6	221 of 587	62.4%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	40.4	1266 of 2182	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.2	1820 of 2118	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.5	1632 of 2058	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.6	782 of 2008	61.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.1	983 of 1390	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.2	1305 of 1428	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.2	1559 of 1770	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.8	1577 of 1720	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	35.1	1111 of 1643	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.7	1246 of 1592	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.3	797 of 1445	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.2	820 of 1376	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.3	1395 of 2240	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.4	1092 of 1825	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.7	1023 of 2242	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.3	1078 of 2241	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.7	816 of 2221	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.0	824 of 2151	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.2	637 of 2047	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.1	477 of 2008	76.2%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.4	366 of 1497	75.6%	★★★★☆
2025	75.2	161 of 1230	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	70.3	406 of 1481	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	333 of 1488	77.6%	★★★★☆
2021	72.9	377 of 1501	74.9%	★★★★☆
2019	61.7	652 of 1446	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.0	358 of 1430	75.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	23.3	1854 of 2141	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.3	1562 of 1731	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	25.0	1763 of 2119	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.9	1824 of 2116	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.1	1356 of 2077	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.7	1363 of 2043	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.8	989 of 1935	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.8	882 of 1895	53.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	27.7	1804 of 2253	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.7	1567 of 1820	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.5	1821 of 2235	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.4	1964 of 2251	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.5	1032 of 2220	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	34.9	1481 of 2172	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.0	1262 of 2073	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.9	1289 of 2039	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.6	1433 of 2253	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.9	1125 of 1818	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.4	1365 of 2246	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.0	1492 of 2245	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.0	879 of 2228	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.5	979 of 2168	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.3	678 of 2069	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.3	512 of 2030	74.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.9	545 of 806	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.8	274 of 676	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.8	462 of 818	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.2	305 of 817	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.8	438 of 743	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.8	433 of 753	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.4	354 of 720	50.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.9	1100 of 1956	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.5	1105 of 1568	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	49.2	850 of 1891	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.1	648 of 1815	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.3	176 of 1757	90.0%	★★★★★
2021	44.7	764 of 1712	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.6	700 of 1626	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.1	438 of 1597	72.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	438 of 1731	74.7%	★★★★☆
2025	65.1	399 of 1439	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	62.0	556 of 1733	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.7	454 of 1749	74.0%	★★★★☆
2022	77.9	257 of 1723	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	68.1	413 of 1700	75.7%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	302 of 1684	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	80.2	233 of 1673	86.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)76th percentile+38 vs school

White (2026)75th percentile+37 vs school

African American (2026)54th percentile+17 vs school

Special Education (2026)44th percentile+6 vs school

At Risk (2022)42nd percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2026)40th percentile~ school

Female (2026)38th percentile~ school

Male (2026)36th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)32nd percentile-5 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)29th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)20th percentile-18 vs school

Hispanic (2026)13th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I95%+41 vs state

Reading48%-7 vs state

Mathematics28%-11 vs state

Social Studies28%-4 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Our son has finished up his 2nd year at Frankford Middle School and we’ve had such a good experience so far. We have seen a marked improvement since our start here. We value the offerings of a large district with smaller class sizes on the campus. Principal Vargas and his team are available and involved in the parent community and the students daily lives. The teachers and staff have been fantastic and responsive when we have questions or concerns. We’ve also met some great families during our time and can't wait to see what happens in our son's journey here. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Our family has been very happy with Frankford Middle School this year. All the teachers my child has had have been very strong and have challenged her academically. Their administrative team seems to have put together an excellent team of staff and focused on growth among all students. I understand many of the teachers have been at this campus for 10+ years and bring a lot of experience with them. We have seen huge improvement in our daughter's growth and scores since she started here in the fall. Love that it is a smaller campus with smaller class sizes. We have also met lots of new families who are very engaged and involved with the school. The PTA does a lot for the students and teachers, with good volunteer opportunities for parents to stay connected. Overall, we have been very pleased! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 23, 2026

This is our first year at Frankford, and we have been beyond pleased! I went in a little unsure about the transition to middle school, but the teachers and staff have been amazing, the communication has been wonderful, and my daughter has made lots of new friends. I have enjoyed getting to know the other families as well and have volunteered at some of the events throughout the year. It has really exceeded my expectations in every aspect! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Frankford Middle	Public	6-8	7706 Osage Plaza Pkwy	Dallas	75252	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 752-5200	839	68	12.3	53.3%	188 (22.4%)	183 (21.8%)	377 (44.9%)	53 (6.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.4%)	38.2	1455^th of 2335 public middle schools	37.7%		37.2	1482^nd of 2344 public middle schools	36.8%	27	94.9	39.5	49.2	56.2	22.7	7.3	47.6	28.0	$9,485
Parkhill J H	Public	7-8	16500 Shadybank Dr	Dallas	75248	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-5600	650	45	14.2	32.3%	315 (48.5%)	28 (4.3%)	274 (42.2%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.1%)	72.8	458^th of 2335 public middle schools	80.4%		71.1	512^th of 2344 public middle schools	78.2%	54	70.3		61.7	67.0			50.9	51.7	$10,579
Richardson North J H	Public	7-8	1820 N Floyd Rd	Richardson	75080	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-5400	574	41	14.0	35.7%	270 (47.0%)	28 (4.9%)	247 (43.0%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	77	375^th of 2335 public middle schools	83.9%		71.4	502^nd of 2344 public middle schools	78.6%	127	71.6		66.9	73.2			47.6	54.6	$13,146
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-8	7630 Arapaho Rd	Dallas	75248	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-3600	630	44	14.2	50.6%	143 (22.7%)	152 (24.1%)	266 (42.2%)	44 (7.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.5%)	73.5	442^nd of 2335 public middle schools	81.1%		71.9	488^th of 2344 public middle schools	79.2%	46	65.5		66.1	66.2			53.1	44.9	$12,469
Wilson Middle	Public	6-8	1001 Custer Rd	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 752-6700	813	57	14.1	45.5%	309 (38.0%)	136 (16.7%)	273 (33.6%)	55 (6.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (4.4%)	58.6	795^th of 2335 public middle schools	66.0%		65.7	640^th of 2344 public middle schools	72.7%	155	96.7	51.8	56.6	56.2	39.8	22.7	61.4	37.9	$8,850
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet	Public	7-8	1309 Holly Dr	Richardson	75080	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-3700	771	55	14.0	48.2%	271 (35.1%)	90 (11.7%)	348 (45.1%)	33 (4.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	73.5	444^th of 2335 public middle schools	81.0%		79.9	330^th of 2344 public middle schools	85.9%	114	53.6		62.9	73.7		0.0	44.7	52.8	$9,821
Haggard Middle	Public	6-8	2832 Parkhaven Dr	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-5400	707	51	13.9	21.9%	395 (55.9%)	54 (7.6%)	142 (20.1%)	78 (11.0%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.5%)	76.7	379^th of 2335 public middle schools	83.8%		80.4	321^st of 2344 public middle schools	86.3%	58	95.2	73.3	72.7	70.5	60.3	21.9	57.6	36.5	$9,496
Renner Middle	Public	6-8	5701 W Parker Rd	Plano	75093	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-5800	1,137	73	15.4	37.2%	293 (25.8%)	149 (13.1%)	464 (40.8%)	181 (15.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (4.0%)	63.6	669^th of 2335 public middle schools	71.3%		59.8	802^nd of 2344 public middle schools	65.8%	133	96.8	60.5	60.0	61.8	45.3	8.9	54.7	39.5	$7,442
Carpenter Middle	Public	6-8	3905 Rainer Rd	Plano	75023	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 752-5000	462	47	9.7	61.5%	88 (19.0%)	98 (21.2%)	228 (49.4%)	25 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.3%)								(n/a)									$12,519
Robinson Middle	Public	6-8	6701 Preston Meadow Dr	Plano	75024	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-6200	1,084	62	17.6	17.1%	290 (26.8%)	111 (10.2%)	177 (16.3%)	429 (39.6%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (6.5%)	91.1	130^th of 2335 public middle schools	94.4%		91	133^rd of 2344 public middle schools	94.3%	3	97.8	76.8	81.9	79.1	65.7	34.1	77.7	65.0	$6,772

Frequently Asked Questions about Frankford Middle

How many students attend Frankford Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 839 students attended Frankford Middle.

What district is Frankford Middle in?

Plano Independent School District (Isd)

Is Frankford Middle a good school?

Frankford Middle ranks 1455^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Frankford Middle?

Students at Frankford Middle are 45% Hispanic, 22% White, 22% African American, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Frankford Middle attend?

Students who attend Frankford Middle usually go on to attend Plano West Senior High School

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