Summary:
Zip code 76207 in Denton, TX, is home to two elementary schools serving grades PK-5 and PK-8: Evers Park Elementary and North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus.
North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus stands out for its strong upward trajectory and efficiency. Despite serving a student population with an 81.43% free/reduced lunch rate and spending $4,023 less per student than its counterpart, it achieved a 65th percentile state ranking in 2024-2025, far exceeding Evers Park Elementary's 37th percentile. This charter school, part of the North Texas Collegiate Academy district, excels in 3rd grade reading (71.43% proficient) and 7th grade math (70% proficient), though its performance in 8th grade science and math lags behind state averages. In contrast, Evers Park Elementary, a traditional public school in the Denton Independent School District (Isd), has a declining trend, dropping from the 38th to the 20th percentile over two years. However, it boasts a standout bilingual program, with 5th grade Spanish reading scores (60.87% proficient) dramatically outperforming district and state averages.
The key takeaway is that the best school depends on a child's needs. North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus offers higher overall academic performance and a strong record with economically disadvantaged students, but its results are inconsistent and it has larger class sizes. Evers Park Elementary provides a stable, traditional environment with a highly effective Spanish-language program, but its overall academic scores are declining. Families should weigh these factors carefully when choosing between these two distinct educational options.
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