Summary
McSpedden Elementary in Frisco, TX, is a top-performing school serving 773 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the highly-rated Frisco Independent School District (Isd). This school is a consistent academic powerhouse, ranking in the top 1% of all Texas elementary schools for the past decade, with a current state rank of 36th out of 4,627 schools. Its STAAR test scores are dramatically higher than district and state averages—for example, 4th-grade math proficiency is 91.11%, which is over 21 points above the district average and nearly 42 points above the state average. The school also maintains a healthy student-teacher ratio of 15.9 and serves a relatively affluent community, with only 4.01% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
What truly sets McSpedden apart is its exceptional performance with specific student groups, particularly its outstanding support for African American students, where it ranks 4th out of 1,905 schools statewide. The school also performs in the 99th percentile for both female and male students, and in the 94th percentile for Asian students. While its performance with White and Hispanic students is still above average, ranking in the 74th and 84th percentiles respectively, this represents an area for continued growth. Interestingly, McSpedden achieves these elite results with lower per-student spending ($8,109) compared to many nearby schools, pointing to highly efficient resource allocation.
In the competitive Frisco landscape, McSpedden is in a tier of its own, with only Talley Elementary (located just 1.27 miles away) consistently matching its top-1% status. The two schools have a friendly rivalry, with Talley edging out McSpedden by a single spot in the latest rankings (35th vs. 36th), though McSpedden ranked higher the previous year. McSpedden significantly outperforms other high-achieving neighbors like Norris Elementary (115th), Liscano Elementary (169th), and Taylor Elementary (194th). The school has also been on a strong upward trajectory since a slight dip in the early 2020s, improving its rank from 71st to its current elite position, showing a school that is actively improving its already excellent performance.
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