Summary:
In zip code 75114, there is a single middle school, Crandall Middle, serving grades 7 and 8 with a large enrollment of 1,038 students in the Crandall area.
Crandall Middle is a school of stark contrasts. It boasts a perfect 0.0% dropout rate and an exceptionally strong Algebra I program, where 75.7% of students are proficient—far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, the school struggles significantly in core subjects. For example, only 11.84% of 7th graders are proficient in standard math, compared to the state average of 29.41%, and just 16.43% of 8th graders are proficient in social studies, versus the state average of 31.69%. The school's state ranking has declined from the 30th percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 25th percentile (1 star) in 2025-2026. With 61.27% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a predominantly low-income population. Notably, Crandall Middle consistently outperforms the Crandall Independent School District (Isd) average in every subject, suggesting it is the strongest school in a district that ranks in the 17th percentile statewide.
The key takeaway is that while Crandall Middle excels at accelerating a select group of high-achieving math students and retaining all students through graduation, the majority of its student body is underperforming in grade-level reading, math, science, and social studies. The school's declining ranking and the large gap between its advanced and standard math scores indicate a need for a comprehensive improvement strategy that supports all students, not just the top performers.
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