Summary:
In zip code 76208, there is one middle school, Bettye Myers Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Shady Shores, Texas, as part of the Denton Independent School District (ISD).
Bettye Myers Middle presents a striking contrast in performance. The school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and serves a student body where 62% are economically disadvantaged. However, its overall state ranking has been consistently low, placing in the bottom 30% of Texas middle schools over the last three years and earning a 1-star rating. The most standout feature is its exceptional success in Algebra I End of Course exams, where 89% of students were proficient in 2025-2026—nearly double the district average of 46% and far above the state average of 54%. This suggests a highly effective advanced math program for select students.
Despite this bright spot, the school struggles significantly in core subjects. Math proficiency is critically low, with only 5% of 7th graders proficient in 2025-2026 compared to the state average of 29%. Reading scores are below average but more stable, while 8th grade Social Studies is a notable weakness, with just 16% proficient versus the state's 32%. The dropout rate is very low at 0.2%. Overall, Bettye Myers Middle excels at accelerating top math students but faces significant challenges in meeting the needs of the majority in grade-level math and social studies.
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