Best High Schools in Richardson, TX

Richardson, TX has 15 high schools with 19,983 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Richardson score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Richardson exceed expectations.

1. Plano East Sr H S

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3082 Students

2. Pearce H S

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2443 Students

3. Richardson H S

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2773 Students

4. Sachse H S

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2997 Students

5. Lake Highlands H S

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2896 Students

6. Berkner H S

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2290 Students

7. Plano Sr H S

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 2288 Students

8. Winfree Academy Charter School (richardson)

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Winfree Academy Charter Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 136 Students

9. Evolution Academy Charter School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Evolution Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 289 Students

10. Jjaep

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cedar Hill Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4 Students

Best Middle Schools in Richardson, TX

Richardson, TX has 12 middle schools with 8,959 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Richardson score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Richardson exceed expectations.

1. Murphy Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students

2. Otto Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students

3. Richardson North J H

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 592 Students

4. Parkhill J H

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 624 Students

5. Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 651 Students

6. Wilson Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students

7. Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 780 Students

8. Forest Meadow J H

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 750 Students

9. Apollo J H

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 639 Students

10. Armstrong Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Richardson, TX

Richardson, TX has 35 elementary schools with 14,275 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Richardson score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Richardson exceed expectations.

1. Canyon Creek El

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 283 Students

2. Prairie Creek El

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students

3. Bowie El

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 650 Students

4. Mohawk El

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 490 Students

5. Arapaho Classical Magnet

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 546 Students

6. Math/science/tech Magnet

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 601 Students

7. Schell El

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students

8. Spring Creek El

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 414 Students

9. Miller El

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students

10. Stinson El

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Richardson, TX

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Richardson, TX has a total population of 130,578 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Richardson, TX

43,357

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

57%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Richardson, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

41.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

37.34 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richardson, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richardson, TX.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,159 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Richardson, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Parker, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations