Summary:
In zip code 75189, there is one middle school, Ouida Baley Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Royse City, Texas, with a substantial enrollment of 1,224 students as part of the Royse City Independent School District (Isd).
Ouida Baley Middle presents a mixed picture for parents. The school has a very low dropout rate of 0.3%, which is half the district's rate, and a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. However, its overall state ranking has remained stagnant in the 29th to 31st percentile over the last three years, indicating below-average performance compared to other Texas middle schools. The most striking finding is the "Algebra I Paradox": while only 11.8% of 8th graders were proficient in general math in the 2025-2026 school year, a remarkable 87.12% of students taking Algebra I scored proficient. This suggests a highly effective advanced math program for a select group, but the majority of 8th graders struggle with grade-level math.
Across core subjects like Reading, general Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, the school consistently underperforms both the district and state averages. For example, 8th-grade Social Studies proficiency was just 17.65% compared to the state's 40.82%. With 45.92% of students economically disadvantaged and spending at $8,690 per student, the school faces clear academic challenges in its general curriculum. While the advanced math program is a standout strength, parents should be aware that the school's overall performance in core subjects requires significant improvement, despite its success in retaining students through middle school.
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