Roach Middle, Frisco TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Roach Middle

Roach Middle is a regular public middle school serving grades six through eight in Frisco, a fast-growing, affluent Dallas suburb known for its sports venues and large-scale mixed-use developments. The school sits in a prosperous area where family incomes and home values are notably high, and it enrolls students who reflect the area's diversity. About a third of the enrollment is Asian, roughly a quarter is White, and smaller shares are Black and Hispanic.

In terms of academic performance, Roach shows a split profile across subjects. English language arts is the school's strongest area. Reading proficiency across all grades reaches a substantial rate, with eighth grade performing especially well. In math, the picture is more mixed. Sixth and seventh graders meet grade-level expectations at similar rates across both subjects, but eighth-grade math proficiency drops noticeably, falling below the levels of younger students in the school. Science achievement is solid, and social studies shows proficiency in the mid-to-upper range, though one parent may want to ask the school directly about eighth-grade math and what support or instructional changes are in place to address the decline.

Among the county's districts, Roach's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile, meaning students across tested subjects and grades perform above the county median. This is a meaningful indicator of academic strength in the Collin County context.

The school enrollment is mid-sized for a middle school, with roughly balanced classes across the three grade levels. A modest proportion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the affluent character of the surrounding community. Demographically, the student body skews toward higher family income and education levels, consistent with Frisco's profile as a high-income suburb.

The housing market in the school's zip code shows values well above national averages, and rents are correspondingly high, though both have softened slightly over the past year. Frisco itself is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, though growth has moderated from earlier double-digit annual gains to a steadier single-digit pace in recent years. The city is heavily car-dependent but is actively investing in downtown walkability and mixed-use districts. Major employers span technology, education, health care, retail, and financial services, with the school district itself a major employer.

State testing data was available for math, English language arts, science, and social studies in all or part of the middle grades. No district or school discipline data, attendance rates, course-access details, or staffing information was provided in available records. A parent or resident wanting deeper details on those dimensions may wish to contact the school or district directly.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 667%

School 67% · District 70% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▲ 33 pts above state median · ▲ 4 pts above county median

Grade 767%

School 67% · District 75% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▲ 40 pts above state median · ▲ 15 pts above county median

Grade 854%

School 54% · District 59% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 682%

School 82% · District 83% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▲ 30 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

Grade 773%

School 73% · District 79% · ▼ 6 pts below district

▲ 24 pts above state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Grade 884%

School 84% · District 85% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▲ 29 pts above state median · ▲ 9 pts above county median

Science

Grade 881%

School 81% · District 80% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▲ 39 pts above state median · ▲ 17 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 867%

School 67% · District 61% · ▲ 6 pts above district

▲ 43 pts above state median · ▲ 22 pts above county median

This schoolFRISCO ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income55%Higher-income88%33 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income40%Higher-income79%39 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income35%Higher-income91%56 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income27%Higher-income75%48 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income35%Higher-income73%38 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income21%Higher-income62%41 pp gap