Summary:
In zip code 79602 (Abilene, TX), there is one middle school, Wylie East J H, serving grades 6-8 as part of the highly-rated Wylie Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 90th percentile statewide.
Wylie East J H is a standout school with a strong academic profile, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Texas middle schools over the past three years. The school excels in advanced coursework, with an extraordinary 100% of students proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding state averages. Reading scores are also a consistent strength, outperforming state benchmarks by 10-15 percentage points. However, the school shows a notable dichotomy: while its top math students thrive, general 8th-grade math proficiency (64%) lags behind, and 7th-grade math saw a dip to 31% proficiency in a recent year. Additionally, 8th-grade Social Studies is a relative weakness, with only 34% proficiency, significantly below the district average. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, a zero percent dropout rate, and serves a student population with a low economic disadvantage rate of 24%.
Despite spending only $7,556 per student, Wylie East J H achieves high results, indicating efficient resource use. The school’s primary areas for growth are in general 8th-grade math and Social Studies, while its advanced math and reading programs are clear strengths. For parents, this school offers a rigorous academic environment with strong district support, though it may be particularly well-suited for students ready for accelerated math coursework.
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