Summary:
The 13 schools in zip code 75407 (Princeton, TX) are all part of the Princeton Independent School District (Isd), which serves students from elementary through high school and is ranked in the 45th percentile statewide.
There is a dramatic performance gap between the district's middle and high schools. While Southard Middle, Mattei Middle, and Clark Middle all achieve near-perfect proficiency (98-100%) on the Algebra I EOC exam, Princeton Senior High School sees that rate plummet to just 7.69%. In fact, the alternative Lovelady High School significantly outperforms the main high school in every subject, with proficiency rates of 64.89% in English II compared to Princeton Senior's 3.01%. Among elementary schools, Harper Elementary is the clear standout, ranking in the top 30% of Texas schools, while James Elementary and Godwin Elementary struggle in the bottom 17th percentile.
A key takeaway is that the district's middle schools are highly effective at preparing students for advanced math, but this success does not carry over to the high school level. Additionally, schools with lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, like Harper Elementary (49.84% free/reduced lunch), tend to perform better than those with higher rates, such as James Elementary (81.13%). The student-teacher ratio also varies, with Clark Middle enjoying the lowest ratio at 12.9:1, which likely contributes to its strong performance. For parents, this data suggests that while the middle schools are excellent, the high school may require closer scrutiny, and the alternative high school offers a surprisingly strong option for some students.
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