Would agree West Plano is dragged down by decaying Central & East Plano? (Dallas: best cities, school district)

[Aceraceae]

Originally Posted by VillageData

West Plano can benefit by declaring independence but being a part of Plano is not hurting them so why bother.

I fail to see how becoming a small enclave would benefit them. Nothing wrong with Central and East Plano. To say it's getting pulled down is lunacy.

[DitsyD]

Even if West Plano left the City of Plano, Plano West Senior High and its feeder schools would still be part of PISD.

I don't see west Plano being hurt by the rest of Plano though.

[Cowboys fan in Houston]

No part of Plano is dragging any other part of Plano down. Period.

[yrs2009]

Probably because of its size and density Central Plano is the area that generates the most in Property Taxes and Funding for the city and PISD. This whole argument smells of TP Nouveau Riche arrogance. (TP=Trailer Park) LOL!

[WarmIce]

Originally Posted by yrs2009

Probably because of its size and density Central Plano is the area that generates the most in Property Taxes and Funding for the city and PISD. This whole argument smells of TP Nouveau Riche arrogance. (TP=Trailer Park) LOL!

TP Nouveau Rich buy shiny new McMansions in new towns, they don't move to Park Cities, Plano or Coppell.

[kidicarus89]

Apparently the concept of paying taxes to support the entire city (especially less affluent areas that need it most) is foreign to some people, including your friend. Solution: backhand your friend.

[BostonCowboy]

Originally Posted by MurphyPl1

You joined City-Data to give advice to Plano ISD, in a dormant thread, on how to better educate their kids?

I'd try anything and any way to improve the education level in Texas...It sure needs it

[DitsyD]

Originally Posted by BostonCowboy

I'd try anything and any way to improve the education level in Texas...It sure needs it

Plano ISD pretty much has it down and doesn't need your advice. The district is know across the country for having great students.

Not all districts in Texas are created equal.

[Transplanted99]

Originally Posted by DitsyD

Not all districts in Texas are created equal.

You got that right.

Too many people conflate the average with the specific. Aside from the "Cities", the northern part of the DFW region has districts and schools within those districts that perform in the top decile or two of the country.

Most people realize this and is why one sees a real price differential within the region, between school districts, and within the boundaries of specific lines of schools (elementary to high school).

Also, not hard to find stats that show that it is not the money spent on schools that counts (at least not beyond a certain threshold) - check out DC or Chicago average spend per pupil (some of the highest in the country) and their overall performance (e.g. graduation rates, college enrollments, SAT averages, etc.). One can argue that the districts here seem to know better how to get a return for our tax money.

These parts of DFW are some of the best values in the country for good public schools, nice size home and lot, safe neighborhoods, access to well paying jobs, opportunities for children.

It is not about "Nouveau Riche" - that just paints an unjustified ugly picture, and is divisive at best.

[BStinson]

This is a general discussion on education, please take it to education forum.