Summary:
Zip code 76201 in Denton, Texas, is home to three schools serving approximately 1,550 students across elementary, middle, and alternative education, offering a diverse mix of traditional and charter options within the Denton Independent School District (Isd) and the Ki Charter district.
Newton Rayzor Elementary stands out as the highest-performing traditional school in the area, earning a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the 52nd to 56th percentile statewide. Despite over half of its students being economically disadvantaged, it outperforms its peers. In contrast, Calhoun Middle presents a mixed picture: it struggles with grade-level math, with 7th-grade proficiency as low as 9.94%, yet excels in Algebra I, where 81.54% of students are proficient—nearly doubling the state average. This suggests a focus on advanced coursework for a select group while many students are left behind. Ki Charter - Denton, a small alternative school with 24 students and a 79.17% free/reduced lunch rate, shows a bright spot in English II Reading, where 60% of students are proficient, matching the state average. However, it also reports a concerning 3.7% dropout rate.
Key metrics reveal stark differences: Calhoun Middle is the largest school (852 students) and spends the most per student ($13,123), while Ki Charter has the most favorable student-teacher ratio (9.1:1). Newton Rayzor’s Spanish-language STAAR test scores reveal a critical achievement gap, with 0% proficiency in 5th-grade Reading and 4th-grade Math, compared to strong English-language results. Overall, socioeconomic status correlates with performance, but Newton Rayzor’s success shows that school-level factors can overcome this challenge. For parents, this area offers a range of options, from a solid elementary school to a middle school with a math paradox and a small alternative school with targeted strengths.
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