Summary:
The 75071 zip code in McKinney, Texas, is home to 11 schools serving students from elementary through high school, offering a diverse educational landscape managed by three distinct districts: the top-ranked Prosper Independent School District (Isd), the well-regarded Melissa Independent School District (Isd), and the solid McKinney Independent School District (Isd).
The standout school in the area is Imagine International Academy Of North Texas, a charter school that dramatically outperforms all others, with English I and II proficiency rates nearly double the state average and a 97.7% graduation rate, all while spending the least per student. In contrast, County Residential Center serves a specialized at-risk population and should not be compared to traditional schools, as its low test scores and high per-student spending of $17,441 reflect its intensive support mission. Among traditional schools, Willow Wood Elementary in Melissa ISD is a consistent top performer, earning a 5-star rating for three years and ranking in the 94th percentile of Texas elementary schools. Dr Jack Cockrill Middle in McKinney ISD excels in advanced math, with 99.58% of students proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding district and state averages.
Key findings reveal a notable "Science gap" in Prosper ISD, where Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary and John A Baker Elementary scored below the state average in 5th-grade Science, while Mike And Janie Reeves Elementary excelled. Meanwhile, J B Wilmeth Elementary in McKinney ISD is a hidden gem, matching top schools in Reading proficiency. Free/reduced lunch rates vary widely, from 4.35% at County Residential Center to 31.41% at Gary And Bobbye Jack Minshew Elementary, indicating a diverse socioeconomic mix. Overall, this zip code offers a range of options, from elite charters to strong traditional schools, with notable variability in subject performance across districts.
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