News from January 2024
McKinney Boyd High School: 33.7% of the 661 students not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year
Of the 661 students at McKinney Boyd High School in Mckinney, 223 (33.7%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Collin County home prices fall in December 2023 compared to December 2022
In December 2023, the median sale price of a home in Collin County fell by $2,472 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 44.4%.
Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 45.1% of Mckinney ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year
White students made up 45.1% of Mckinney ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.
Alton Boyd Elementary School: 84% of the 553 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 553 students at Alton Boyd Elementary School in Allen, 465 (84%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
2021-22 School Year: 84% of the 616 students at Armstrong Middle School not on "college track"
Of the 616 students at Armstrong Middle School in Plano, 518 (84%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 53.1% of Prosper ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year
Prosper ISD schools had 11,556 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Report: 35.7% of the 129 students at Farmersville High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year
Of the 129 students at Farmersville High School in Farmersville, 46 (35.7%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Collin County effective property tax rate in Q4 2023 was higher than the national average
Property owners in Collin County paid 2.3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.1 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Collin Times.
Report: 84% of the 1,032 students at McClendon Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 1,032 students at McClendon Elementary School in Nevada, 867 (84%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
2020-21 School Year: 36% of the 1,284 students at Plano East Senior High School not on "college track"
Of the 1,284 students at Plano East Senior High School in Plano, 462 (36%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Home prices in Collin County increased
The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2023 in Collin County rose by $7,242, while total sales decreased by 50.1%.
Collin County home valuations rose in Q4 2023
The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 in Collin County rose by $8,706, while total sales decreased by 47.3%.
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Collin County in week ending Jan. 13?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Collin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
How many white students were enrolled in Plano ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?
White students made up 30.7% of Plano ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.
Kenzie Willis-Gusters, former Sulphur Springs High School standout, played on Saturday, January 13 in NJCAA game
The game took place in Plano, Texas.
On Saturday, January 13, former Anchorage Christian School standout Nyapar Mathot’s college team won in an NJCAA game
The game took place in Plano, Texas.
On Saturday, January 13, Rock Hill High School standout Rebekah Juett competed in NJCAA game
The game took place in Plano, Texas.
Trinity High School standouts Alisha Nunley and Asilika Fonua’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, January 13
The game took place in Plano, Texas.
Cedar Hill High School standout Micah Vaughn’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, January 13
The game took place in Plano, Texas.
Bowie High School standout Dakia Patton’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, January 13
The game took place in Plano, Texas.