Summary:
This analysis examines four middle schools serving grades 6-8 in the 76227 zip code, covering the Aubrey and Oak Point areas of Texas, with a combined enrollment of approximately 3,174 students split between the Aubrey Independent School District (Isd) and the Denton Independent School District (Isd).
Terrie McNabb Middle stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 65th percentile statewide with a consistent 3-star rating and achieving a perfect 100% proficiency on the Algebra I EOC exam, far exceeding the state average. In contrast, Pat Hagan Cheek Middle shows the most improvement, jumping from the 29th to the 56th percentile in one year, and leads the Denton ISD schools in reading proficiency. Rodriguez Middle offers the best student-teacher ratio at 10.8:1, yet it ranks lowest in the area, challenging the notion that smaller class sizes alone drive success. Navo Middle falls in the middle of the pack with a 35th percentile rank and a moderate student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.
Key metrics reveal a universal strength in Algebra I across all schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 82.76% to 100%, well above the state average of 54.03%. However, general math proficiency varies widely, from 44.64% at Terrie McNabb to just 18.85% at Rodriguez, and a consistent weakness in 8th-grade Social Studies persists, with all schools scoring below the state average of 31.69%. Dropout rates are low, with Terrie McNabb and Rodriguez both reporting 0.0%. Overall, Terrie McNabb Middle leads in academic performance and resources, while the Denton ISD schools offer varied strengths, with Pat Hagan Cheek excelling in reading and Rodriguez providing the most individualized attention.
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