Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD School District
School District · Carrollton, Texas
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
40
24 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
24,386
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
40
24 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
24,386
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#274 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,227
+$259 vs Texas median
District size
24,386 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD ranks #274 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 37 schools. Its top-rated schools are Country Place EL (9.2/10), Good EL (9.1/10), and Rainwater EL (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 85% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (37 of 40). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country Place EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Good EL | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Rainwater EL | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Farmers Branch EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Blanton EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Salazar District Alternative Education Program | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Perry Middle | 8.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Mclaughlin Strickland EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Las Colinas EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Field Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
See all 40 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is a Carrollton, Texas school district serving 40 schools.The district educates 24,386 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $13,227 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Country Place EL, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD students show an average math proficiency of 63.4% and ELA proficiency of 64.5%.
The district includes 24 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD with test data.
Schools in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
40 schoolsElementary Schools24
Middle Schools6
High Schools7
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Carrollton
- Total Enrollment
- 24,386
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,913
- District spending per student
- $13,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD?
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD has 40 schools in total — 24 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD?
The average composite rating for Carrollton-Farmers Branch 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 Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD?
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD's district-level spending was $13,227 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 Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD?
Country Place EL is the highest-rated school in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD?
Across schools in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 40 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
- 63.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.5%
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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