Bright Academy
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (469) 633-2700
Fax: (469) 633-2750
District: Frisco Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 483 students
Bright Academy, a public school located in Frisco, TX, serves grades PK-5 in the Frisco Independent School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Bright Academy is a public school located in Frisco, TX. 483 students attend Bright Academy.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency. |
Posted: April 29, 2020
When we had an issue they got the kids together and did mini sessions and it was better in no time
Posted: April 29, 2020
Since becoming an academy two years ago, Bright is amazing! They encourage and truly love the kids well!
Posted: April 29, 2020
Son has enough to reinforce concepts but not so much he cant enjoy an evening with us
Posted: April 29, 2020
We have always had great teachers who really got to know our son
Posted: April 29, 2020
Posted: April 29, 2020
This is Dodsons second year leading Bright as an IB school and she and her leadership team are amazing!
Posted: April 29, 2020
My sons teachers have always gotten to know him and how he learns best
Posted: September 10, 2019
The school heavily focuses on behavior, to a toxic extent, and even despite that, I still hear of bullying going on inside the classrooms. For a school with such poor scores and where at least half of the kids are low income, why is the third week of school focused on college??!? Half these kids won't go to college, not to mention, this is an elementary school - why not have a week dedicated to what the third graders are up to? They are so hellbent on being distinguished and calling themselves an "academy", but it's all smoke and mirrors; what they're really focused on is making sure children toe the line, sit quietly at their desks, and buy in to the hype. No, thanks, I've seen too many awesome elementary schools and private schools to keep my precocious kinder kiddo anywhere near Bright.
Posted: September 10, 2019
Teachers spend far too much time using Class Dojo and worrying about the behavior of five year olds, when what they should be doing is focusing on integration and building relationships and community. In the first three weeks of school, I received over 80 (not a typo) updates and messages regarding behavior - whether good or bad - and exactly 0 on learning, progress, etc.
Posted: September 10, 2019
Posted: September 10, 2019
Posted: October 19, 2018
Teachers don't handle kids properly. Kids fight in the classroom and behave aggressively but teacher just records that in the camera and does nothing. Instead of focusing on kids teacher remains busy on the computer.
Posted: October 19, 2018
There is a lot of physical bullying here. Nothing has changed even after turning this school into Bright Academy.
Posted: October 19, 2018
There is a lot of physical bullying there and teacher or principal is unable to handle it.
Posted: October 19, 2018
Posted: October 19, 2018
There is a lot of physical bullying such as hitting, fighting. School leadership doesn't pay attention to solve it.
Posted: October 19, 2018
This is the worst school in terms of discipline and education.
Posted: October 19, 2018
Posted: March 17, 2016
The teachers, staff and principals are FABULOUS however there are three large low income/section 8 housing units that feed into this school and it has brought too much behavioral and disciplinary issues. Teachers are overwhelmed with students who can barely speak english let alone perform at the required grade level. My child will be transferring to a different school next year. The staff is amazing and we love them however the school environment is not healthy and safe.
Posted: March 17, 2016
Teachers are very dedicated to their students and kids. We greatly appreciate the staff however they can only do so much with their students, the home life has to support the students.
Posted: March 17, 2016
Posted: March 17, 2016
The teachers can only do so much.....if the home/family life does not support these morals than they can only go so far.
Posted: February 7, 2016
This is my first year in Frisco and so far I believe this is a Great school! Teachers are very nice and helpful to the students and communicate with parents at all times. No complaints!!
Posted: December 3, 2015
There seems to be very little parental involvement at the school. The administrative staff seems good, but I worry that the kids aren't learning. One of my children used to love school and now hates going, due mostly to bullying (and I mean real, physical bullying, not just normal "kids being kids") and misbehavior. It is a low SES environment, which may contribute. There also seems to be difficulty in teacher retention.
Posted: September 6, 2012
I ASK ABOUT TEACHER PHISTER SHE IS IN FIRST GRATE I ASK ABOUT HER . SHE IS GOOD IN LEARN OR NO
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