Summary
Maus Middle in Frisco, TX, serves 830 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly-ranked Frisco Independent School District (Isd), consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. This school is a standout for its exceptional support of English Language Learners (ELL) and Gifted & Talented (GT) students, ranking in the 98th percentile statewide for both groups—a feat that places it among the top 30 schools in Texas for these students. However, Maus is a "middle of the pack" performer within its own district, where schools like Lawler Middle (ranked #8 in the state) and Nelson Middle (#12) consistently outrank it, highlighting the extraordinary quality of nearby options rather than any weakness at Maus.
One of Maus's key strengths is its "math magnet" for advanced students, with Algebra I End-of-Course exam scores near 97% proficient—far above the district average of 70-76%. Yet, the school faces a challenge in standard grade-level math, where 7th-grade proficiency (67.51%) lags behind the district average (74.39%). This suggests a bifurcated program: excellent for accelerated learners but less effective for those on the regular math track. In contrast, Staley Middle, just 3.46 miles away, serves a higher-needs population (47.21% free/reduced lunch vs. Maus's 17.59%) and spends more per student ($13,635 vs. $9,121), yet achieves lower test scores, underscoring how socioeconomic factors can impact outcomes.
Maus's greatest asset may be its unwavering consistency, maintaining a state ranking in the 90th to 96th percentile for nearly a decade—a reliability that makes it a predictable choice for families. While it excels with most student groups, its performance with Multi-racial students is a notable outlier, ranking in the 51st percentile over the past three years, an area for potential growth. Overall, Maus offers a world-class education, particularly for ELL and GT students, but families should weigh its advanced math strengths against its standard math challenges when considering this school.
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