Summary:
Zip code 76226 in Argyle, Texas, is home to two exceptional middle-level schools within the highly-ranked Argyle Independent School District (Isd), serving grades 6 through 8 with a combined enrollment of 1,461 students.
Argyle Middle (grades 7-8) is the larger school and stands out for its exceptional advanced math pipeline, with 92% of its students scoring proficient on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam—38 points above the state average. However, its 7th-grade math proficiency (51%) is notably lower, likely because top performers take Algebra I instead. In contrast, Argyle 6th Grade Center (grade 6 only) achieves a perfect 100% proficiency rate for its 6th graders taking the 7th-grade math STAAR test, demonstrating a powerful acceleration program. Both schools excel in reading, with proficiency rates consistently in the mid-to-high 70s across all grades. The 6th Grade Center also spends more per student ($10,557 vs. $9,065) and has a slightly better student-teacher ratio (17.8:1 vs. 18.6:1). Argyle Middle reports a 0.0% dropout rate and has maintained a state ranking in the 94th-95th percentile for three consecutive years.
Overall, these schools offer a strong academic environment with a clear focus on math acceleration. The district's 5-star rating is well-supported by consistently high STAAR scores well above state averages. While 8th-grade social studies (64.79%) is a relative weakness compared to other subjects, it still far exceeds the state average of 31.69%. For parents, the key takeaway is that both schools provide excellent preparation, with the 6th Grade Center serving as a specialized launchpad for advanced math and Argyle Middle offering a comprehensive, high-performing experience for older students.
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