Summary:
In zip code 75081, there is one middle school, Apollo J H, serving grades 7 and 8 in Richardson, Texas, as part of the Richardson Independent School District (Isd).
Apollo J H has a total enrollment of 586 students and has maintained a consistent 2-star state ranking in the 45th to 48th percentile over the past three years. A standout feature is the school's strong performance in advanced math, with 62.93% of students proficient in Algebra I, significantly outpacing both the district (43.89%) and state (54.03%) averages. However, this contrasts sharply with standard 8th Grade Math, where only 25.76% of students are proficient, well below the district (41.96%) and state (47.24%) averages. This suggests a highly tracked system where advanced students excel in Algebra I while many others struggle with grade-level math. The school also boasts a very low dropout rate of 0.4%, far better than the district average of 2.3%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1, which supports individualized attention.
Despite a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (60.58% eligible for free or reduced lunch), Apollo J H keeps students enrolled and progressing. Reading proficiency is close to state averages, with 7th grade at 51.29% and 8th grade at 57.79%, while 8th Grade Social Studies (34.26%) slightly exceeds the state average (31.69%). The school spends $11,303 per student, yet overall academic proficiency in core subjects remains below district averages, indicating that instructional strategies may need to be tailored to better serve its high-poverty population. The school's performance has been stagnant, showing no clear upward trend despite available resources.
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