Summary:
The 75148 zip code in Malakoff, TX, is served by seven public schools across two districts: the larger Malakoff Independent School District (Isd) and the smaller, higher-performing Cross Roads Independent School District (Isd).
The most significant finding is the clear performance gap between the two districts. Cross Roads J H is the standout school in the area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 94th percentile statewide, with 100% of its Algebra I students proficient. Cross Roads High School also excels, maintaining a 4-star rating with a 98.1% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. In contrast, Malakoff J H is struggling, with its ranking dropping to the 40th percentile and a 2-star rating, highlighted by low proficiency in 7th Grade Math (29.36%) and 8th Grade Social Studies (14.55%). Malakoff Elementary shows promise with a 4-star rating, but this success does not carry over to its feeder schools, Malakoff Intermediate and Malakoff JH, suggesting a transition problem. Cross Roads Elementary is more volatile, jumping from a 2-star to a 4-star rating in two years, likely due to its small size.
Key metrics reveal that Cross Roads ISD achieves higher outcomes despite spending less per student ($9,726-$14,406) and having smaller class sizes (7.2-14.5 students per teacher), while Malakoff ISD spends more ($11,691-$15,495) with larger classes (11.7-15.8 students per teacher). Both high schools have excellent graduation rates, but science is a notable weakness for Malakoff ISD, with only 15.45% of 5th graders proficient in Science at Malakoff Intermediate. Overall, families in 75148 face a clear choice between the consistently excellent Cross Roads ISD and the more average, but improving, Malakoff ISD.
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