Summary:
The 10 schools in zip code 75081 (Richardson, TX) are dominated by the Richardson Independent School District (Isd), which serves 9 of the schools, and range from a top-tier magnet elementary to a severely struggling charter high school, creating a landscape of stark contrasts for parents to navigate.
The standout school is Math/Science/Technical Magnet, a 5-star elementary that ranks in the top 8% of Texas schools, dramatically outperforming district and state averages. In contrast, Richland Elementary is the lowest-performing traditional school, with a 1-star rating and critically low test scores, such as 15.63% proficiency in 5th Grade Science. Yale Elementary is a high-achieving 4-star school with the lowest economic disadvantage rate (31% free/reduced lunch), while Mark Twain Elementary faces the highest rate (89.08%) and shows mixed results. The two high schools are a tale of extremes: Berkner High School has a solid 91.2% graduation rate, while Evolution Academy Charter School is a 0-star charter with a 42.2% graduation rate, a 10.9% dropout rate, and the highest student-to-teacher ratio (25.8:1).
Key metrics reveal that economic disadvantage is a dominant factor, with the average free/reduced lunch rate across schools at 59.5%. Per-student spending averages $10,542, but the struggling Richland Elementary spends $9,701 per student, while the high-performing Yale spends $11,535, raising questions about resource equity. The Richardson Independent School District (Isd) itself is ranked in the 63rd percentile statewide, yet its schools within this zip code range from the top 8% to the bottom 27%, suggesting that school-level factors like leadership and demographics matter more than district policies. For parents, the zip code offers a high-quality magnet option, several solid neighborhood schools, and a few that face significant challenges, making school choice critical.
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