Summary:
This analysis examines 11 elementary schools in zip code 76227, serving grades PK-5 across the communities of Aubrey and Cross Roads, Texas, within the Prosper Independent School District (Isd), Denton Independent School District (Isd), and Aubrey Independent School District (Isd).
The clear academic leader is Dan Christie Elementary (Prosper ISD), which earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the 84th-85th percentile statewide, with the highest test scores in nearly every subject and the lowest percentage of students on free/reduced lunch. Hl Brockett (Aubrey ISD) is a strong performer with a 4-star rating, high Reading and Science scores, and the area's lowest student-to-teacher ratio (13.3:1). Union Park Elementary (Denton ISD) shows remarkable improvement, jumping from the 52nd to the 74th percentile in one year. In contrast, Providence Elementary and Cross Oaks Elementary (both Denton ISD) consistently rank in the bottom quartile (11th-22nd percentile) and have the highest rates of students on free/reduced lunch. Other schools like Sandbrock Ranch Elementary (Aubrey ISD) and Jackie Fuller Elementary (Aubrey ISD) fall in the mid-range, while Savannah Elementary, Pete And Myra West Elementary, James A Monaco, and Paloma Creek Elementary (all Denton or Aubrey ISD) show lower performance.
A key takeaway is the strong link between socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores. Science is a universal weakness, with 5th-grade scores being the lowest subject across nearly all schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is not a guarantee of success, as some schools with low ratios still struggle. Overall, this zip code offers a wide range of school quality, from the top-tier Dan Christie to struggling schools like Cross Oaks, making it essential for parents to research individual schools carefully.
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