Summary:
The two middle schools in zip code 75147, Mabank J H (grades 7-8) and Mabank Intermediate (grades 5-6), serve 1,262 students within the Mabank Independent School District (Isd), a 3-star district ranked in the 66th percentile in Texas. Both schools have a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with roughly 67-69% qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Mabank J H is the standout school, driven by exceptional math performance. An impressive 97.4% of its 8th graders were proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the state average of 54%, and it also outperformed the state in 8th-grade math (62.5% vs. 47.2%). This creates a "math pipeline" paradox: Mabank Intermediate scores below state averages in 5th and 6th-grade math, but the junior high appears to successfully remediate and accelerate students by 8th grade. However, reading is a systemic weakness across both schools, with every grade level underperforming the state average. Science is also a critical concern, as only 15.4% of 5th graders at Mabank Intermediate were proficient, compared to the state's 29.6%.
Resource allocation may play a role, as Mabank J H spends $818 more per student ($9,605 vs. $8,787) than Mabank Intermediate, correlating with its stronger outcomes. The junior high has also shown a positive trajectory, rising from the 51st to the 59th percentile in state rankings. For parents, the key takeaway is that while math instruction at the junior high is a clear strength, reading and science programs across both schools need significant improvement to ensure students are well-rounded.
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