Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in the 76210 zip code, serving grades PK-5 in the Corinth and Denton area, which are a mix of traditional public schools within the Denton Independent School District (Isd) and public charter schools under the Texas College Preparatory Academies.
Hawk Elementary is the standout school in the area, consistently ranking in the top 15-20% of Texas elementary schools with a 4-star rating and the highest test scores across nearly all subjects. It also has the lowest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (19.18%) and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. McNair Elementary is notable for achieving strong academic results despite having the highest economic disadvantage rate (53.09%), outperforming district and state averages in most subjects. In contrast, Denton Classical Academy shows significant volatility due to its small size (190 students), with dramatic year-over-year swings in test scores and a state ranking drop from the 73rd to the 47th percentile. The two charter schools do not consistently outperform the traditional public schools, as Founders Classical Academy Corinth has a mid-range ranking despite the lowest per-student spending ($7,842).
Key metrics show enrollment ranges from 190 to 610 students, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 34.27% and an average student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. A consistent finding is that Math proficiency scores are generally lower than Reading scores across all schools, with gaps as wide as 41.57 percentage points at Founders Classical Academy Corinth. Additionally, higher per-student spending does not guarantee better performance, as Denton Classical Academy has the highest spending ($11,362) but the lowest state ranking. Ryan Elementary and Nelson Elementary round out the area with solid, mid-range performance, making Hawk Elementary the clear top choice for parents prioritizing academic excellence and stability.
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