Dan Christie Elementary

Dan Christie Elementary is a K-5 school in Aubrey, TX, serving 1,016 students as part of the top-rated Prosper Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 96th percentile statewide. The school itself consistently earns a 4-star rating, placing it in the 84th-85th percentile, with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 and only 10.24% of students receiving free/reduced lunch, indicating a predominantly affluent community.

The most striking finding is the dramatic performance gap between Dan Christie and nearby schools just outside its district boundary. While Dan Christie students average about 67% proficiency in reading and 63% in math, neighboring schools like Paloma Creek Elementary (31st percentile) and Savannah Elementary (30th percentile) in Denton Independent School District (Isd) average between 44-52% in reading and 33-43% in math. Science proficiency tells a similar story: Dan Christie scores 44% proficient, while Paloma Creek (9.5%) and Savannah (19%) lag far behind. This illustrates the "Prosper ISD premium," where a family living on one side of a street could send their child to a top-tier school, while the other side might be zoned for a struggling one.

Internally, Dan Christie shows notable strengths and challenges. The school excels with English Language Learner students, ranking in the 93rd-94th percentile—a testament to strong support systems. Fifth-grade math is a standout, with 72.52% proficiency, outperforming even the district average. However, there are concerns: White students ranked in the 10th percentile in 2025-2026, a sharp drop from the prior year, and low-income students saw their ranking collapse from the 63rd to the 6th percentile. These trends suggest the school may need to re-evaluate support for specific groups, even as it shines overall.