Summary:
This analysis examines the two middle schools in zip code 75042 (Garland, TX), Jackson Technology Center and Webb Middle, both serving grades 6 through 8 within the Garland Independent School District (Isd).
Jackson Technology Center is the standout school in the area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 28% of Texas middle schools. It consistently outperforms district and state averages in core subjects like reading, with 8th-grade reading proficiency at 66.22% compared to the state's 58.69%. This school appears to be a magnet or selective enrollment school, drawing high-achieving students. In contrast, Webb Middle faces more challenges, scoring below state averages in reading and math and ranking in the 45th percentile. However, Webb Middle shows a positive upward trend in its state ranking over the past three years, indicating recent improvements.
A key finding is the exceptional performance of both schools in Algebra I, with proficiency rates near 97%—nearly double the district and state averages. This suggests both schools are highly effective at preparing advanced math students. However, a significant gap exists in reading, where Jackson Technology Center consistently outperforms Webb Middle by 10-20 percentage points across all grade levels. While Webb Middle receives more funding per student ($9,150 vs. $7,932), this investment has not yet closed the achievement gap in core subjects, highlighting the complexity of supporting a student body with higher needs. Overall, families in this zip code have two very different options: a high-performing magnet school and a neighborhood school showing promising growth.
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