Summary:
This analysis examines three middle schools in zip code 75056, serving grades 6-8 in the Lewisville Independent School District (Isd), an area covering parts of Lewisville and The Colony, Texas.
Killian Middle is the standout school, ranking in the 88th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, far outperforming its peers. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in Reading (75.2%), Math (45.1%), and Science, and an exceptional 96.1% proficiency in Algebra I, compared to the district average of 63.2%. In contrast, Stem Academy At Griffin Middle ranks in the 47th percentile (2-star), and Lakeview Middle ranks in the 20th percentile (1-star). A striking paradox is that Lakeview Middle, despite having the highest spending per student ($12,030) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.7), is the lowest-performing school, while Killian Middle, with the lowest spending ($8,307) and highest ratio (16.1), is the top performer. This suggests factors like socioeconomic background are powerful drivers, as Killian has a much lower free/reduced lunch rate (25.38%) compared to Stem Academy (52.94%) and Lakeview (52.41%).
A key finding is a systemic "7th-grade math dip," where proficiency rates plummet across all schools—for example, at Killian, 6th-grade math proficiency of 56.65% drops to 15.08% in 7th grade before recovering to 63.52% in 8th grade. Additionally, advanced coursework is a differentiator: Killian and Stem Academy show strong Algebra I results (96.1% and 85.5% proficiency), while Lakeview lags significantly at 47.4%. Overall, Killian Middle is the clear choice for high academic performance, while the other two schools face greater challenges, particularly in math and advanced coursework.
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