430 Addison Dr
Hudson Oaks, TX 76087

This school is full of toxicity and bullying. I've personally been called slurs, had my things stolen, sprayed with cleaning products, and all of this went ignored. I went to teachers, I went to councilors, and all that happened was a slap on the wrist. As for academics, compared to texas public schools, Aledo is above average, but students are frequently snubbed by their teachers, who care more about their own agenda than the care of the students. The band is honestly the only reason I'm staying here, since we're very successful in that regard.

McAnally is the best school I have ever seen. The administration and teachers obviously love children and come to work everyday motivated to make a difference in the life of a child. They prepare children not only academically, but also socially. They teach leadership, teamwork and responsibility better than anyone. My kids came through there more confident, better able to handle diversity and better able to relate to children and especially adults. I really appreciate their holistic approach. I also like how involved the administration is. Whenever I had a kid have a conflict with a child or teacher, it was obvious the administrators knew my child and treated them fairly. I wish the rest of the district would take note as to what McAnally is doing. The only thing that I have heard about that McAnally could improve upon is their Special Education Programs. I hear these are largely underfunded across the district and not a priority anywhere in Aledo ISD.

The Great Schools review of this school is in my opinion, biased and ill informed. This is a great school with dedicated student's, teachers and staff. I find it disheartening that Great Schools, based on ineffective metrics, rates it at a 6/10 when virtually all ratings organizations rate it as a top school in Texas.When considering the Great Schools review, check the numbers for yourself. Don't blindly believe their assessment.