Summary:
This analysis examines eight elementary schools in zip code 75074 (Plano, TX), all part of the highly-rated Plano Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK through 5th with enrollments ranging from 303 to 563 students.
The standout school in this area is McCall Elementary, which ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide and demonstrates high efficiency by achieving top test scores—like 73.81% proficiency in 5th Grade Reading—while spending the least per student ($8,870). In contrast, Forman Elementary is the lowest-ranked school at the 16th percentile, with critically low test scores such as only 10.91% of 5th graders proficient in Science. Hickey Elementary is a strong contender, ranking in the 75th percentile and excelling in Mathematics, with 4th graders achieving 70.49% proficiency in Math. The middle-tier schools include Dooley Elementary, which shows a promising upward trend in its ranking (now 61st percentile), while Mendenhall Elementary, Meadows Elementary, Memorial Elementary, and Barron Elementary face significant challenges with high poverty rates above 77% and rankings in the bottom 30th percentile.
A key takeaway is that spending more per student does not guarantee better outcomes—the highest-spending schools like Barron ($15,032) and Memorial ($14,647) are among the lowest-performing, while McCall spends the least. Additionally, Spanish-language programs at Hickey and Meadows show notable success, with Spanish-speaking students often outperforming district averages in Math. Memorial Elementary presents a puzzling case with a dramatic year-over-year decline in Reading scores for one grade cohort, which may warrant further investigation. Overall, this zip code reveals a clear performance divide where schools with lower poverty rates consistently achieve higher rankings and test scores.
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