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Berkner H S

High School · Richardson ISD · Richardson, TX

A Richardson ISD high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1600 E SPRING VLY RD, Richardson, TX 75081

  • Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation29%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$12,101
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Berkner H S score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Berkner H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,984/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richardson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,953

Median home value

$340,600

Median rent

$1,765/mo

College educated

44.9%

Homeownership

50.5%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
29% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Salam AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–121.6 mi145Compare →
Qalam Collegiate AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0private5–121.7 mi88Compare →
Harmony Science Academy - DallasCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–121.9 mi1,068Compare →
N Garland H SEnrollment path unverified7.79–122.0 mi2,785Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Richardson ISD

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#38 of 54
District spending per student
$12,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Berkner H S is listed in RICHARDSON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berkner H S

Berkner H S is a public high school in Richardson, TX, part of Richardson ISD, serving approximately 2,312 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,177 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berkner H S

What grades does Berkner H S serve?

Berkner H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Berkner H S?

Berkner H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkner H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Berkner H S is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berkner H S rank in TX?

Berkner H S ranks #6,177 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Berkner H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Berkner H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Berkner H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkner H S has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Berkner H S a charter school?

No, Berkner H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berkner H S a Title I school?

No, Berkner H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkner H S?

60.9% of students at Berkner H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,312
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
180
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 75081)
36,065
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
35.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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