Excellent
#1563 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 18% in state
Southard Middle
Middle School · Princeton ISD · Princeton, TX
A Princeton ISD middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
455 MONTE CARLO BLVD, Princeton, TX 75407
- Math 59% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southard Middle score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southard Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,118/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Princeton), 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
$92,076
Median home value
$307,500
Median rent
$1,867/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 505 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Princeton ISD
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,598NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southard Middle is listed in PRINCETON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southard Middle
Southard Middle is a public middle school in Princeton, TX, part of Princeton ISD, serving approximately 809 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,563 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southard Middle
What grades does Southard Middle serve?
Southard Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southard Middle?
Southard Middle has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southard Middle is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southard Middle rank in TX?
Southard Middle ranks #1,563 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Southard Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Southard Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Southard Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southard Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Southard Middle a charter school?
No, Southard Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southard Middle a Title I school?
No, Southard Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southard Middle?
51.4% of students at Southard Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Collin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (469) 952-5400
- Area population (ZIP 75407)
- 28,931
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 75407; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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