Summary:
Zip code 75495, serving the Van Alstyne, TX area, is home to two middle schools—Van Alstyne Middle (grades 5-6) and Van Alstyne J H (grades 7-8)—both part of the highly-rated Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 20% of Texas districts.
Van Alstyne J H stands out as the higher-performing school, earning a 4-star rating (86th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year and a 5-star rating (91st percentile) the year prior. It excels in advanced academics, with 96% of students proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding state averages. The school also boasts a favorable 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio and a 0.0% dropout rate. In contrast, Van Alstyne Middle shows a notable math challenge, with 5th-grade math proficiency at 32.21%—15 points below the state average—though it excels in 5th-grade science (49.77% vs. 29.57% statewide) and consistently outperforms in reading across all grades.
A key finding is the dramatic "math cliff" between the two schools: math proficiency jumps from the low 30% range at Van Alstyne Middle to 74.12% in 8th grade at Van Alstyne J H, partly due to top performers taking Algebra I. Both schools share a district-wide strength in reading, with 6th-grade reading at Van Alstyne Middle reaching 74.89% proficiency—over 20 points above the state. While Van Alstyne J H is a top-tier school, its ranking slipped slightly year-over-year, highlighting the competitive nature of maintaining elite status. Overall, families can expect strong reading instruction district-wide, with Van Alstyne J H offering exceptional advanced math opportunities.
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