North Texas continues to set the standard for affluence in education, with seven of the state's top ten wealthiest school districts calling the region home, including one right here in Collin County.
This finding, reported by the Houston Chronicle (via Dallas Observer), is based on an analysis of median household income data collected by the American Community Survey over the last five years. Local Profile reached out to Prosper ISD to confirm the data.
The Wealthiest Districts In Texas
According to the data, Highland Park Independent School District and Carroll Independent School District are tied for first place, each boasting a median household income exceeding $250,000. The U.S. Census Bureau caps income reporting at $250,000, and these two districts were the only ones in the state to reach that threshold.
Collin County also makes a strong showing with Prosper Independent School District (PISD), ranking fourth statewide with a median household income of $169,000.
How Prosper ISD Remains Successful
Prosper ISD officials emphasize the district’s rapid expansion, noting that enrollment has already exceeded 32,000 students. As the district continues to expand, officials are focused on providing students with access to opportunities for every student.
“This is a reflection of the quality of programs we offer in academics, fine arts, athletics and the sense of community that the district has created,” Prosper ISD Communications Coordinator Lyndsey Hamlin told Local Profile.
Investing In The District
According to the district, this is reflected in stakeholder support with the previous approval of a $2.7 billion bond measure — the second-largest in Texas state history. It was during this election that voters rejected the district's $94 million football stadium despite passing the other propositions.
With a portion of that funding, Prosper ISD plans to contribute $100 million toward Frisco’s proposed Frisco Center for the Arts, which would include a 2,800-seat performance hall for Broadway productions and major touring events, along with a 300 to 400-seat community hall primarily for Prosper ISD but also available to local organizations. To move forward, Frisco voters must approve two measures to secure nearly half of the estimated $300 to $340 million construction cost.
While the location is not yet finalized, Frisco Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Tammy Meinershagen previously told Local Profile that the center must be within both the city and Prosper ISD boundaries due to the district’s financial contribution. The city owns land near Highway 380 in the northern quadrant, closer to Universal Kids Resort and the PGA, which falls within the district’s boundaries.
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