Summary:
Zip code 75238 in Dallas, Texas, is home to seven schools serving students from elementary through high school, primarily under the Richardson Independent School District (Isd) with one school in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
The standout schools in this area are Lake Highlands Elementary and White Rock Elementary, both earning 5-star ratings and ranking in the 97th and 94th percentiles statewide, respectively, with over 80% of students proficient in Reading and Math. In contrast, Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows is the lowest-performing school, ranking in the 24th percentile with a 1-star rating and the highest rate of economic disadvantage at 98.67%. Lake Highlands Middle is a bright spot, showing dramatic improvement from the 59th to the 85th percentile in just two years, while Lake Highlands High School lags behind with a 2-star rating and a graduation rate of 86.2%.
Key metrics reveal a stark divide: per-student spending is highest at the lowest-performing school ($11,511) compared to top performers like White Rock ($9,033), challenging the assumption that more funding guarantees success. The "Lake Highlands" feeder pattern shows a leaky pipeline, with exceptional elementary and middle schools but an average high school. Schools with higher economic disadvantage, such as Northlake Elementary (61.84%) and Wallace Elementary (55.66%), also tend to have lower performance, highlighting equity challenges. Overall, the zip code offers strong elementary options in RISD, but families should weigh the middle school's upward trajectory against the high school's struggles.
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