Summary:
This analysis examines ten middle-level schools in the 76063 zip code (Mansfield, TX), serving grades 5-8 and all part of the highly-rated Mansfield Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 22% of Texas districts.
The standout school in the area is Brooks Wester Middle, which achieved a 5-star rating and ranks in the 91st percentile statewide, the highest in the zip code. It is the only school with perfect 100% proficiency in multiple subjects. Charlene McKinzey Middle is a rising star, showing a strong upward trend from the 85th to the 89th percentile over three years. Danny Jones Middle is a model of consistency, ranking in the 88th-90th percentile for three consecutive years and excelling in 8th Grade Social Studies. In contrast, Linda Jobe Middle and Rogene Worley Middle are the lowest-ranked schools, with Rogene Worley showing a declining trend. Among the intermediate schools (grades 5-6), Mary Lillard I S and Alma Martinez Intermediate generally outperform their peers, while Donna Shepard Academy and Asa E Low Junior Intermediate face more academic challenges.
A key strength across all 7-8 middle schools is exceptional performance in Algebra I EOC exams, with all five schools achieving proficiency rates above 92%, far exceeding the state average. However, a notable "middle school dip" occurs in math, with proficiency dropping significantly from 7th to 8th grade across the district. The data also shows a strong correlation between economic disadvantage rates and school performance, with top-ranked schools like Brooks Wester and Danny Jones having lower rates of students eligible for free/reduced lunch compared to lower-ranked schools. Per-student spending varies but does not directly correlate with performance, as the school with the lowest spending, Charlene McKinzey, is a top performer.
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