Summary:
The five public schools in zip code 75147 (Mabank, TX) serve 3,617 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, all part of the Mabank Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 66th percentile of Texas districts.
Mabank High School stands out as the district's top performer, consistently scoring above state averages in core subjects like English and U.S. History, with a 95.6% graduation rate and a 0.2% dropout rate. In contrast, Southside Elementary struggles significantly, ranking in the bottom 28th percentile for three years with a 1-star rating and the highest economic disadvantage rate at 81%. Central Elementary shows promise as a rising star, jumping to the 79th percentile in 2024-2025 before settling at the 68th percentile, while Mabank J H and Mabank Intermediate face notable challenges, particularly in middle school reading and 5th-grade science.
A key finding is the "Algebra I anomaly" at Mabank JH, where 97.4% of 8th graders in an advanced track scored proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54%, yet general 8th-grade math proficiency sits at just 62.5%. The district also shows a "middle school slump," with 5th-grade science proficiency dropping to a critical 15.43% and 7th-grade math at 26.17%. Additionally, a spending disparity exists, with Mabank High School receiving $10,971 per student versus Southside Elementary's $8,320, correlating with performance gaps. Despite similar economic profiles, Central Elementary's 4th-grade math proficiency (76.19%) far outpaces Southside's (38.55%), suggesting differences in teaching or leadership within the same district.
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