The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in English language arts. The lowest is 55% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lilyana El
Lilyana Elementary is a small, neighborhood school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Prosper, a rapidly expanding, affluent North Texas suburb in Collin County. The school enrolls roughly eight hundred students across six grades, with a student body that is racially diverse, anchored by a substantial population of Asian students, along with White, Hispanic, and Black peers. The school serves very few economically disadvantaged students; fewer than four percent of pupils qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, consistent with Prosper's high household income and homeownership landscape.
On state reading and math assessments, Lilyana shows solid and improving proficiency as students progress through the grade band. In third grade, about three-fifths of students met or exceeded state standards in math, while in fifth grade the share climbed to roughly three-quarters. English language arts proficiency follows a similar pattern, beginning at seven-tenths proficient in grade three and reaching about three-quarters by grade five. This upward trajectory across the elementary years suggests students are building foundational skills. Science results for fifth graders are notably softer, with just over half meeting or exceeding standards—a weaker performance that a parent may want to explore further with the school when considering overall academic strength.
Across all tested subjects and the grades reported, Lilyana sits in the top quartile of schools in Collin County in overall proficiency. This positioning reflects consistent execution in reading and mathematics, even if not exceptional depth.
Prosper itself is a fast-growing, family-oriented bedroom community, layered with master-planned neighborhoods such as Windsong Ranch and Light Farms, each with internal parks and trail systems. The town remains primarily residential with low-density streets, commercial activity concentrated along corridors like Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollway. Downtown Prosper is undergoing revitalization around its historic core, and major development projects including the Gates of Prosper retail complex and the Prosper Arts District are reshaping the town's character and tax base. Housing values in the area are substantial and recently declined modestly, while rents have also edged down slightly; mortgage-rate affordability sits somewhat above the national benchmark. The community is car-dependent, with limited transit options, though the town's parks and recreation department actively serves families through programming and events.
Prosper Independent School District has reduced its property tax rate for multiple consecutive years, landing it at levels not seen for decades, though rising property values mean the rate adjustment for the 2025-26 school year was characterized by district leadership as effectively a small increase under state accounting rules. The district has been expanding rapidly, adding four new campuses tied to its latest budget and continuing to hire principals, assistant principals, and counselors in response to enrollment growth. This ongoing building and staffing expansion is a fixture of the district's near-term future and a relevant factor for families considering whether the school and district can accommodate their child's pathway.
Lilyana, as a regular public elementary school in this growing district, offers a conventional early-grades curriculum anchored in reading, math, science, and social studies. No specialized programs, magnet designation, or alternative pathways are noted in available data. The school's environment reflects Prosper's demographic character and the affluence of its residential base, making it a neighborhood fit for families rooted in or moving to the area's master-planned communities.
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