Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools serving grades PK through 5 in the 76205 zip code, covering parts of Denton and Corinth, Texas, split between the Denton Independent School District (Isd) and the Lake Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Houston Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, consistently earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the top 30-35% of Texas elementary schools, with test scores exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Rivera Elementary is the most challenged school, ranking in the bottom 10% of the state with the lowest test scores and the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (79.8%). Corinth Elementary provides consistent, middle-of-the-pack performance, ranking higher than two of its Denton ISD counterparts. Borman Elementary has the highest per-student spending ($14,102) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (11.3:1), yet it ranks in the bottom 40% of the state with the second-lowest test scores, showing that spending does not guarantee performance.
A key takeaway is the strong correlation between economic disadvantage and academic performance: the two schools with the highest free/reduced lunch percentages—Rivera (79.8%) and Borman (76.86%)—are the lowest-performing, while Houston (44.32%) and Corinth (40.97%) are the top performers. Additionally, Spanish-language STAAR test scores at Rivera and Borman reveal a critical need for targeted support for English Language Learners, with some grade levels showing 0% proficiency in math and science on the Spanish version. This data highlights that school-level factors like leadership and community engagement are powerful drivers of success within the same district.
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