Best Public Schools in Zip Code 75038

The seven schools in zip code 75038 (Irving, TX) serve grades PK-12 and are split between the Irving Independent School District (Isd), the Great Hearts Texas charter network, Dallas Independent School District (Isd), and Winfree Academy Charter Schools, creating a landscape of stark contrasts in performance and resources.

The standout school is North Lake Early College High School, which ranks in the 98th percentile statewide despite serving a high-poverty population, proving that poverty is not destiny. In contrast, the Great Hearts schools—Great Hearts Irving Upper (86th percentile) and Great Hearts Irving—serve a more affluent population and consistently achieve top-quartile results. The Irving ISD schools—Jack E Singley Academy, Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary, and Houston Middle—all rank in the bottom 12th percentile, with a notable academic decline in middle school. Winfree Academy Charter School (Irving) is in crisis, with a 39.9:1 student-teacher ratio, a 50.5% graduation rate, and test scores in the single digits.

Key metrics reveal a clear economic divide: Irving ISD schools average 82.3% free/reduced lunch, while Great Hearts schools average just 19.3%. Spending varies widely, from $12,474 per student at North Lake Early College to $7,229 at Winfree Academy. An interesting finding is the "advanced course effect" at Houston Middle, where students in advanced classes achieve near-perfect scores while the majority struggle in standard math. Additionally, Great Hearts Irving Elementary shows a surprising weakness in 5th Grade Science, with only 17.5% proficiency. For parents, the data suggests that North Lake Early College High School offers exceptional value for high-needs students, while the Great Hearts network provides consistent, high-quality education for those seeking a charter option.