Summary:
In zip code 76205, there is one middle school, McMath Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Denton, Texas, with 644 students and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1.
McMath Middle presents a mixed picture of performance. The school is a standout in advanced mathematics, with an impressive 82.86% of students proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the Denton Independent School District (Isd) average of 46.4% and the state average. However, this success contrasts sharply with overall math proficiency, which is well below state averages across all grades—only 15.58% of 7th graders were proficient in math. Reading scores are closer to state averages but show inconsistency, with 8th grade reading dropping to 49.53% proficiency compared to the state's 58.69%. The school also boasts a 0.0% dropout rate, a positive indicator of student retention.
Key takeaways for parents include a potential "two-tier" math system, where a select group of students excels in Algebra I while the majority struggle in standard math. The school's state ranking has fluctuated, from the 36th percentile to the 49th and back to the 40th, indicating inconsistent year-over-year performance. Despite a lower student-teacher ratio, McMath Middle generally performs below district averages in core subjects, with a notable "7th grade slump" in math. With 54.97% of students economically disadvantaged, the school spends $10,733 per student, yet its overall academic results suggest room for improvement in consistent, school-wide instruction.
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