Bright Academy

Summary:

Bright Academy is an elementary school located in Frisco, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 449. It is part of the Frisco Independent School District, which is ranked 30th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bright Academy has a relatively diverse student population, with 24.05% White, 24.5% African American, 33.85% Hispanic, and 10.02% Asian students. However, its academic performance on STAAR tests has been mixed compared to the district and state averages. While it has shown improvement in some areas, such as 5th-grade reading and math, it still lags behind nearby top-performing schools like Vaughn Elementary and Allen Elementary. Bright Academy also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.78% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, Bright Academy performs well in serving its special education and gifted/talented student populations, ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools in these categories. However, its performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with struggles in serving Hispanic and English Language Learner students. Continued focus on improving academic outcomes, especially in reading and math, and addressing the needs of its socioeconomically disadvantaged students, will be crucial for Bright Academy's future success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7600 Woodstream Dr
       Frisco, TX  75034-6005


(469) 633-2700

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1624th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,429 Help


Students who attend Bright Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Staley Middle
High:    Frisco High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
35.5%
African American:
21.8%
White:
21.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bright Academy ranks better than 65.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 41st among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bright Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.5%), African American (21.8%), White (21.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bright Academy is 12.3, which is the 2nd best among 42 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bright Academy is $10,429, which is the 6th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bright Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Bright Academy 1624th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Bright Academy in the ranking list.)

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Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Frisco Independent School District (Isd) 30th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bright Academy

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Rank History for all students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.47 546th 3465 84.2%
2005 80.56 427th 3475 87.7%
2006 74.93 717th 3476 79.4%
2007 71.89 942nd 3724 74.7%
2008 69.42 1086th 3768 71.2%
2009 65.47 1401st 3884 63.9%
2010 75.54 749th 3937 81.0%
2011 63.28 1628th 4095 60.2%
2012 72.21 1021st 4206 75.7%
2013 67.51 1298th 4221 69.2%
2014 63.72 1560th 4260 63.4%
2015 43.12 2690th 4320 37.7%
2016 38.85 2887th 4286 32.6%
2017 26.69 3363rd 4329 22.3%
2018 16.61 3966th 4359 9.0%
2019 44.35 2406th 4479 46.3%
2021 56.85 1676th 4578 63.4%
2022 55.40 1848th 4581 59.7%
2023 68.96 1211th 4647 73.9%
2024 59.29 1624th 4675 65.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.04 870th 1004 13.3%
2023 34.01 794th 1099 27.8%
2024 38.35 766th 1114 31.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.15 2937th 3226 9.0%
2019 18.20 3141st 3333 5.8%
2021 22.39 3092nd 3446 10.3%
2022 39.27 2261st 3487 35.2%
2023 31.82 2688th 3556 24.4%
2024 55.33 1376th 3638 62.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.15 2506th 3558 29.6%
2019 38.74 2155th 3684 41.5%
2021 63.61 777th 3799 79.5%
2022 56.82 1209th 3952 69.4%
2023 58.04 1187th 4086 70.9%
2024 45.82 2168th 4261 49.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.04 4196th 4264 1.6%
2019 21.64 3905th 4309 9.4%
2021 27.89 3533rd 4451 20.6%
2022 32.79 3330th 4477 25.6%
2023 56.60 1728th 4521 61.8%
2024 52.87 1997th 4560 56.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.15 3829th 4306 11.1%
2019 42.15 2535th 4348 41.7%
2021 54.03 1801st 4499 60.0%
2022 55.22 1834th 4561 59.8%
2023 65.47 1292nd 4588 71.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.69 468th 3184 85.3%
2021 77.12 525th 3006 82.5%
2022 75.19 411th 2958 86.1%
2023 70.35 798th 2980 73.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.25 3607th 4240 14.9%
2019 19.46 4019th 4295 6.4%
2021 39.54 2600th 4331 40.0%
2022 48.33 2217th 4461 50.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.47 3998th 4319 7.4%
2019 46.24 2238th 4357 48.6%
2021 57.65 1601st 4498 64.4%
2022 55.93 1819th 4563 60.1%
2023 68.69 1184th 4585 74.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.60 826th 1005 17.8%
2019 64.98 331st 1009 67.2%
2021 66.11 306th 967 68.4%
2022 59.45 420th 957 56.1%
2023 65.54 364th 1015 64.1%
2024 67.61 316th 1035 69.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.50 2057th 2483 17.2%
2019 53.99 986th 2515 60.8%
2021 58.37 778th 2444 68.2%
2022 55.54 902nd 2421 62.7%
2023 68.44 532nd 2443 78.2%
2024 62.97 683rd 2421 71.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.19 4026th 4168 3.4%
2019 31.12 3218th 4188 23.2%
2021 43.76 2331st 4329 46.2%
2022 56.24 1687th 4376 61.4%
2023 67.26 1081st 4401 75.4%
2024 61.48 1365th 4431 69.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Bright Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.03 2824th 3127 9.7%
2019 35.18 2245th 3142 28.5%
2021 47.44 1592nd 3082 48.3%
2022 45.50 1787th 3082 42.0%
2023 57.45 1296th 3106 58.3%
2024 51.13 1552nd 3078 49.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Bright Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Open Quote We moved our son to Bright Academy from another IB school when it converted in 2018-2019 school year. The education is individualized for the student. The teacher culture is positive, upbeat and compassionate. You can really tell the teachers are experts in education and IB, empathetic and really care about each child. My son's scores went up 10-15 points putting him in the top 90's to 100. I was also provided a lot of detail around his levels and how he was doing through the year. There are no surprises which I appreciate. The school is also quick to respond and address questions, concerns or to provide generally clarity on anything. I love Bright Academy and Mrs. Dodon's team. I am so sad that he will be moving to Middle School. The info here isn't totally accurate. I would recommend visiting the school and seeing for yourself. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bright Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 326 65 14 84 5 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 326 65 14 84 5 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 332 59 12 72 5 n/a n/a 0 480
2005 277 76 18 99 2 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 263 104 27 120 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2007 276 94 28 148 5 n/a n/a 0 551
2008 226 104 33 176 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2009 232 121 28 165 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2010 220 96 26 165 2 n/a n/a 0 509
2011 224 98 19 182 3 1 22 0 549
2012 206 92 19 189 4 1 24 0 535
2013 203 98 24 178 3 1 29 0 536
2014 178 120 32 184 6 0 32 0 552
2015 185 118 32 187 2 0 27 0 551
2016 171 121 32 160 3 1 20 0 508
2017 130 96 27 159 3 2 20 0 437
2018 103 99 24 135 2 0 20 0 383
2019 127 142 64 166 2 0 32 0 533
2020 112 155 57 163 1 0 34 0 522
2021 114 139 61 146 1 0 30 0 491
2022 123 123 51 142 1 0 33 0 473
2023 108 110 45 152 1 0 33 0 449
2024 100 102 61 166 2 0 37 0 468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bright Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 494 36.0 13.7 20.9
2003 494 36.0 13.7 20.9
2004 480 31.5 15.2 26
2005 472 32.2 14.7 26.1
2006 516 32.6 15.8 32.6
2007 551 34.4 16.0 36.8
2008 540 36.7 14.7 38.1
2009 547 38.5 14.2 39.1
2010 509 36.8 13.8 41.3
2011 549 36.2 15.1 41.9
2012 535 38.3 13.9 42.1
2013 536 34.6 15.4 43.5
2014 552 39.1 14.0 44.6
2015 551 38.0 14.5 45.7
2016 508 35.0 14.5 48.8
2017 437 35.2 12.4 49.4
2018 383 33.0 11.5 55.6
2019 533 48.3 11.0 47.3
2020 522 43.9 11.8 47.5
2021 491 43.1 11.3 43.4
2022 473 36.8 12.8 42.1
2023 449 36.4 12.3 48.8
2024 468 37.9 12.3 48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bright Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 494 36.0 13.7 20.9
2003 494 36.0 13.7 20.9
2004 480 31.5 15.2 26
2005 472 32.2 14.7 26.1
2006 516 32.6 15.8 32.6
2007 551 34.4 16.0 36.8
2008 540 36.7 14.7 38.1
2009 547 38.5 14.2 39.1
2010 509 36.8 13.8 41.3
2011 549 36.2 15.1 41.9
2012 535 38.3 13.9 42.1
2013 536 34.6 15.4 43.5
2014 552 39.1 14.0 44.6
2015 551 38.0 14.5 45.7
2016 508 35.0 14.5 48.8
2017 437 35.2 12.4 49.4
2018 383 33.0 11.5 55.6
2019 533 48.3 11.0 47.3
2020 522 43.9 11.8 47.5
2021 491 43.1 11.3 43.4
2022 473 36.8 12.8 42.1
2023 449 36.4 12.3 48.8
2024 468 37.9 12.3 48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bright Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $897 (9.3%) $8,787 (90.7%) $9,684
2020 $625 (6.5%) $8,949 (93.5%) $9,574
2021 $653 (6.3%) $9,776 (93.7%) $10,429

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bright Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2406th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1211th of 4647 Elementary schools
 27.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bright Academy)5345
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6473
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bright Academy)5036
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6466
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Bright Academy)3655
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6473
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bright Academy)4753
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6769
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Bright Academy)4773
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7580
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bright Academy)3669
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7976
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Bright Academy)2249
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6956
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students533449
 15.8%
African American142110
 22.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian6445
 29.7%
Hispanic166152
 8.4%
Pacific Islander00
White127108
 15%
Two or More Races3233
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.3%48.8%
 1.5%


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Students at Bright Academy are 35% Hispanic, 22% African American, 21% White, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Bright Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Staley Middle
High : Frisco High School

Bright Academy ranks 1624th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 468 students attended Bright Academy.


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