The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in English language arts. The lowest is 54% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Ab Harrison Int
AB Harrison Intermediate is a public middle school serving fifth and sixth grade in Wylie, a fast-growing bedroom community north of Dallas in Collin County. The school sits on an established two-grade intermediate model in a district that is actively reshaping its capacity through new bond-funded construction.
Academically, AB Harrison's performance is mixed by subject. In English language arts, the school is performing solidly, with a majority of students meeting or exceeding proficiency in both grades. Fifth grade shows stronger results than sixth grade in ELA, a pattern worth watching as students move up. Math results are also respectable overall, though sixth-grade math shows a meaningful drop from fifth grade, suggesting either an increase in rigor or a cohort effect that warrants attention from families. Science proficiency is the clearest soft spot. Roughly half the fifth-grade cohort met proficiency on the state science assessment, trailing both ELA and math. Positioning against other districts in Collin County, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile, a strength that reflects solid baseline performance across its grade bands and subjects.
The student body is diverse and reflects the broader Wylie area. White, Hispanic, and Black students together form the majority of the enrollment, while Asian students represent a notable minority share. About one third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a range of family economic circumstances within the school's catchment. Data on students receiving special education services and English learner support were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations and the related supports available.
Wylie ISD has undertaken major recent growth planning. In November 2023, voters approved a historic bond package for three new schools, expanded Career and Technical Education, enhanced security, and major facility upgrades. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, new attendance zones and feeder patterns will take effect, reshaping which schools students will attend and establishing "true feeder patterns" so peer groups remain stable from elementary through high school. A new intermediate school is slated to open in fall 2026, which will eventually shift capacity and enrollment boundaries across the district. Families moving to Wylie should check current and projected attendance zones with the district, as rezoning may affect school assignments. The district's property tax rate remains stable, which is a consideration for long-term housing decisions.
Wylie itself is a mixed residential and industrial community that has grown rapidly over the past two decades while maintaining a self-described small-town identity. The historic downtown along Ballard Avenue is walkable and anchors civic life with festivals and local shops, though much of the newer growth spreads outward in subdivisions and estates. The median household income in the area is high, and the housing market reflects that: median home values in the 75098 zip code are well above the Texas state average, and monthly rent for a one-bedroom is in the mid-range for the region. The city is home to logistics and manufacturing operations, including the Kansas City Southern Intermodal Terminal, and sits within the broader Dallas-Fort Worth employment orbit. An extensive park system with over one hundred acres of trails and facilities anchors recreational life. Public transit is limited; the nearest DART rail station is in nearby Plano.
AB Harrison serves a population moving through middle grades in a district actively investing in new capacity and reshaping school assignments. The school's strong ELA results and solid overall proficiency position it as a capable intermediate school, though the science results and sixth-grade math performance suggest areas where families should assess their child's strengths and ask the school about support structures. For families relocating to Wylie, the ongoing rezoning and new school openings make it worth confirming current attendance assignments and asking about the intermediate and junior high pipeline your child would follow.
See more original research from School Decision →