Summary:
The six public schools serving zip code 75048 in Sachse, Texas, are split between two very different districts—the Garland Independent School District (Isd) and the Wylie Independent School District (Isd)—creating a clear divide in academic performance from Pre-K through 12th grade.
The standout schools are the two Wylie ISD elementary schools. Don Whitt Elementary is the academic star, ranking in the 99th percentile statewide with exceptionally high test scores and the lowest rate of economic disadvantage in the area. Cheri Cox Elementary is also a top performer, ranking in the 96th percentile. In contrast, the Garland ISD schools show more variation. B G Hudson Middle stands out for its Algebra I program, where 93.33% of 8th graders were proficient, but its general math scores lag behind. Sachse High School is a stabilizing force with a 95% graduation rate and consistent improvement, while Robert B Sewell Elementary is the lowest-performing school in the zip code, with test scores below district and state averages.
Key metrics highlight the district gap: Wylie ISD ranks in the 96th percentile statewide, while Garland ISD ranks in the 58th. Test scores at Don Whitt Elementary (e.g., 78.1% in 3rd grade reading) far exceed those at Sewell Elementary (e.g., 38.39% in 5th grade math). Spending per student is higher in Wylie ISD schools (around $11,360) than in Garland ISD schools (around $9,245), but within Garland ISD, higher spending does not guarantee better results. The data shows that families in the Wylie ISD portion of 75048 have access to elite elementary schools, while those in the Garland ISD portion experience more inconsistent performance, though Sachse High School remains a strong community anchor.
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