Summary:
The 13 schools in zip code 75080 (Richardson, TX) serve elementary through high school students and are primarily part of the Richardson Independent School District (Isd), with one school in the Plano Independent School District (Isd) and one charter school in the Winfree Academy Charter Schools district, creating a wide range of academic performance levels within a small geographic area.
At the top, Prairie Creek Elementary and Mohawk Elementary are standout performers, ranking in the 99th and 97th percentiles statewide respectively, with very low free/reduced lunch rates and high proficiency in reading and math. Arapaho Classical Magnet and Canyon Creek Elementary also excel, each ranking in the 94th percentile. For middle schools, Richardson North J H (84th percentile) and Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet (81st percentile) are strong choices. At the high school level, Pearce High School (70th percentile) and Richardson High School (69th percentile) both have graduation rates above 90%. In contrast, Dover Elementary faces significant challenges, ranking in the 5th percentile with a very high free/reduced lunch rate, while Northrich Elementary has seen a sharp decline to the 24th percentile. Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) also struggles with a low graduation rate of 61.9%.
A key takeaway is the strong link between socioeconomic factors and performance, as schools with lower free/reduced lunch rates consistently achieve higher test scores. Another notable finding is a systemic weakness in Algebra I across all high schools, with proficiency rates far below the state average, even in schools that perform well in other subjects. Additionally, higher spending per student does not guarantee better results, as the lowest-spending schools are often the top performers. For parents, this zip code offers excellent options at the elementary and middle school levels, but careful research is needed to find the best fit for each child.
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