Summary:
This analysis examines eight elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in the 75007 zip code of Carrollton, TX, which are split across the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd) (six schools), the Lewisville Independent School District (Isd) (one school), and the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas charter network (one school).
The clear academic leader is Kent Elementary, which has earned a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranks in the 95th percentile statewide, achieving over 70% proficiency in every Reading and Math test. A strong contender is Homestead Elementary (LISD), which consistently posts high scores and ranks in the 88th-92nd percentile. Rosemeade Elementary shows a strong upward trend with scores rivaling Kent's, while Rainwater Elementary is a solid 4-star performer. In contrast, Thompson Elementary faces significant challenges, with volatile rankings and the lowest 5th-grade Science score (10.53%) in the zip code. Davis Elementary and Furneaux Elementary also struggle academically, while Harmony School Of Innovation - Carrollton, a charter school, is the lowest-ranked school in the area.
A key takeaway is the "CFBISD Paradox," where the district contains both the highest-ranked school (Kent) and some of the lowest-ranked schools (Thompson, Davis) within this single zip code, making school-by-school analysis critical. There is a clear correlation between lower poverty rates and higher academic performance, with Homestead (23.83% free/reduced lunch) and Rosemeade (36.11%) outperforming schools like Davis (80.49%) and Thompson (74.2%). Additionally, 5th Grade Science scores are a notable weakness for many schools, with only Rainwater (39.53%) and Homestead (38.82%) significantly exceeding the state average, while Thompson (10.53%) and Davis (9.52%) have alarmingly low proficiency rates.
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