Allen ISD School District
School District · Allen, Texas
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
22
16 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
21,370
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
22
16 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
21,370
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#273 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,417
$2,551 vs Texas median
District size
21,370 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Allen ISD ranks #273 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Allen ISD's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Alvis C Story EL (8.2/10), Jenny Preston EL (7.9/10), and Frances E Norton EL (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 46% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Allen ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Allen ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Allen ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvis C Story EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Jenny Preston EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Frances E Norton EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Lois Lindsey EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Mary Evans EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Dr E T Boon EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | W E Pete Ford Middle | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Flossie Floyd Green EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Bolin EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Ereckson Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Allen ISD
Allen ISD serves 21,370 students across 24 schools in Allen, Texas, placing it among the larger suburban districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. The district runs the full K–12 span, with schools distributed across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Of its 24 schools, 21 carry a MySchoolScout ranking, giving parents solid coverage when comparing options within the district.
District-wide, Allen ISD averages a 6.4 out of 10 across its 21 ranked schools — a score that reflects consistent performance rather than a wide spread between its best and weakest campuses. That consistency matters for families who move within the district or whose children will transition across grade levels. Parents can expect a reasonably uniform baseline rather than a sharp drop-off between buildings.
Allen H S leads the district with a 7.6 out of 10, the highest score among all 24 schools. It shares that top mark with Gene M Reed Elementary, which also scores a 7.6 — making Reed one of the stronger elementary feeders in the district. James and Margie Marion Elementary (7.3) and Mary Evans Elementary (7.2) round out a cluster of high-performing elementary campuses, all scoring above the district average. At the middle school level, Ereckson Middle scores a 7.1, sitting above the 6.4 district mean and offering a capable transition point between the elementary and high school tiers.
What stands out about Allen ISD is the density of above-average schools at the elementary level. Four elementary campuses score 7.0 or higher — a signal that strong academic foundations are spread across the district rather than concentrated in a single feeder zone. Families entering at kindergarten have multiple solid options, and the pipeline through Ereckson Middle into Allen H S holds up through graduation. For parents evaluating a suburban Texas district that combines scale with performance depth across grade levels, Allen ISD delivers a coherent K–12 track.
District Map
Schools in Allen ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Allen ISD with test data.
Schools in Allen ISD
22 schoolsElementary Schools16
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Allen
- Total Enrollment
- 21,370
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,331
- District spending per student
- $10,417NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Allen ISD?
Allen ISD has 22 schools in total — 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Allen ISD?
The average composite rating for Allen ISD is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Allen ISD?
Allen ISD's district-level spending was $10,417 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Allen ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Allen ISD is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Allen ISD?
Alvis C Story EL is the highest-rated school in Allen ISD with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Allen ISD?
Across schools in Allen ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 80.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Allen ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Allen ISD has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 80.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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