Excellent
#554 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 7% in state
Willow Springs Middle
Middle School · Lovejoy ISD · Lucas, TX
A Lovejoy ISD middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 W LUCAS RD, Lucas, TX 75002
- Math 85% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 90% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Springs Middle score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 92% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Willow Springs 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low40/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,306
Median home value
$403,800
Median rent
$1,967/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Walter & Lois Curtis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,304 | Compare → |
| W E Pete Ford MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Frank Mcmillan J HEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–8 | 4.3 mi | 937 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Lovejoy ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Springs Middle is listed in LOVEJOY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Springs Middle
Willow Springs Middle is a public middle school in Lucas, TX, part of Lovejoy ISD, serving approximately 707 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Springs Middle
What grades does Willow Springs Middle serve?
Willow Springs Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Willow Springs Middle?
Willow Springs Middle has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Middle is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Springs Middle rank in TX?
Willow Springs Middle ranks #554 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Willow Springs Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Springs Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Willow Springs Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Springs Middle has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willow Springs Middle a charter school?
No, Willow Springs Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Springs Middle a Title I school?
No, Willow Springs Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (469) 742-8500
- Area population (ZIP 75002)
- 73,295
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 75002; 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
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