Mary Evans Elementary

Mary Evans Elementary in Allen, TX, is a K-6 school serving 621 students within the highly-ranked Allen Independent School District (Isd). This school is a consistent academic powerhouse, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for every year on record and ranking among the top 2% of all elementary schools in Texas. While its state rank has slightly shifted from its peak of 16th in the state, it remains an elite institution, outperforming many nearby schools like Kerr Elementary (90th percentile) and Flossie Floyd Green Elementary (77th percentile), and even surpassing top schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) like Anderson Elementary and Taylor Elementary.

Mary Evans truly shines in specific areas. Its 5th-grade science scores are a standout, with 69.31% of students proficient compared to the district average of 46.57% and the state average of just 29.57%. The school is also exceptionally effective for male students, who consistently rank in the top 1% statewide, and for English Language Learners, ranking in the top 2.5% of all Texas schools for this subgroup. Interestingly, the school achieves these results with lower spending per student ($8,469) than several nearby schools, such as Beverly Cheatham Elementary ($9,104) and Beverly Elementary ($11,523), suggesting a high level of operational efficiency.

While the school excels overall, there are a couple of areas for growth. The school has seen a dip in its ranking for Gifted and Talented students, dropping from the 98th percentile to the 80th percentile, which may indicate a need for more challenge for its highest achievers. Additionally, 6th-grade math proficiency (74.44%) is notably lower than its 4th-grade math scores (87.64%), suggesting a transition challenge to middle school-level concepts. Nearby Dr E T Boon Elementary excels in this area, with 90.6% of its 6th graders proficient in math, pointing to a potential area for collaboration.