Frenship Independent School District (Isd)

The Frenship Independent School District (ISD) in Texas serves 14 schools—one high school, four middle schools, and nine elementary schools—and holds a 3-star rating, ranking in the 62nd percentile statewide. This analysis highlights standout schools, key metrics, and critical trends for parents evaluating the area.

The district's star is Crestview Elementary, a 5-star school ranking in the 93rd-94th percentile with test scores far above district and state averages, such as 80.85% of 5th graders proficient in Math versus the district's 42.82%. In contrast, Willow Bend Elementary struggles with a 1-star rating and scores consistently below averages, like 25% proficient in 5th Grade Science. Among middle schools, Heritage Middle excels with a 4-star rating and strong Algebra I EOC scores (88.18% proficient), while Frenship Middle is in steep decline, dropping from the 74th to 41st percentile and posting a concerning 9.26% proficiency in 8th-grade Math. Terra Vista Middle is an anomaly, achieving a 3-star rating and the highest Algebra I EOC score (98.15%) despite having the highest poverty rate among middle schools.

A key finding is the "Algebra I Divide": middle school students taking the Algebra I EOC achieve 76% to 98.15% proficiency, while the district's overall Algebra I proficiency is just 43.7%, indicating a two-tiered math system. Elementary reading is a relative strength, but math is a consistent weakness, with only Crestview and Upland Heights Elementary exceeding state averages in 5th-grade Math. The district's 3-star rating masks wide variation, from top-tier Crestview to struggling Willow Bend, and Frenship Middle's decline demands immediate attention. Spending per student ranges from $7,477 to $11,280, with no clear link to performance, and the high school boasts a 95.9% graduation rate.