Grady Burnett J H

Grady Burnett J H is a top-performing middle school in Wylie Independent School District (Isd), serving 1,064 students in grades 7 and 8, and has earned a 5-star rating for the past decade. While the school ranks in the 91st-92nd percentile statewide, it is the third-ranked junior high in its district, consistently outperformed by Frank McMillan J H (95th percentile) and Raymond B Cooper J H (94th percentile). This means your child will be in a high-achieving environment, but you may want to explore all three schools if you are looking for the absolute top-ranked option within Wylie ISD.

One of the school's standout strengths is its exceptional support for specific student groups. Grady Burnett ranks in the 94th-97th percentile statewide for African American students and in the 95th-96th percentile for Special Education students, showing a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. Additionally, the school has achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam for four consecutive years, far exceeding the district average of 82%. However, the school's performance with Asian and Multi-racial students is notably lower than its overall average, suggesting that instructional strategies may not be equally effective for all demographic groups.

When compared to nearby schools in other districts, Grady Burnett's performance highlights the strength of Wylie ISD. Just 4 miles away, B G Hudson Middle in Garland Independent School District (Isd) ranks in the 71st-77th percentile, while Vernon Schrade Middle (also Garland ISD) ranks in the bottom 20% of the state. This contrast underscores the quality of education your child will receive at Grady Burnett. The school also shows a "feeder school" effect: students from Dr Al Draper Intermed often see a drop in math scores from 6th to 7th grade, while students from Ab Harrison Intermediate tend to improve, suggesting the school effectively brings lower-performing students up to a common standard.