Sprague Middle

Sprague Middle in Cypress, TX, is a high-performing public school serving 1,555 students in grades 6-8 within the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd), consistently ranking in the top 2% of all Texas middle schools.

Sprague stands out for its exceptional academic results, with reading proficiency rates around 86-88% across all grades—roughly 25-30 percentage points higher than the district average. In math, 6th and 7th graders achieve over 80% proficiency, nearly double the district average, while an impressive 98% of students taking Algebra I pass the exam. The school’s success is particularly notable when compared to nearby schools: Smith Middle (just 2.43 miles away) is the only local peer that competes at a similar level, while other strong schools like Spillane Middle and Salyards Middle rank notably behind. Sprague also achieves 5-star ratings for nearly every student subgroup, including English Language Learners and Special Education students, demonstrating consistent excellence across all populations.

One interesting finding is that Sprague’s Gifted and Talented students rank in the 89th percentile—still excellent but the school’s "weakest" area—suggesting the general education program is so strong it elevates all students to high levels. Additionally, 8th-grade math scores show a slight dip compared to 6th and 7th grades, likely because top math students take Algebra I (where they excel), leaving a less advanced cohort in standard math. The school’s success is driven by a highly supportive community and effective instruction, with lower per-student spending than lower-performing peers like Hopper Middle and Thornton Middle, highlighting that financial resources alone don’t determine outcomes.