Best Elementary Schools in Azle, TX

This analysis examines six elementary schools serving the Azle, Texas area, primarily within the Azle Independent School District (Isd), which serves grades PK through 4 and has a district ranking in the 42nd percentile statewide.

The standout school in the Azle ISD is Silver Creek Elementary, which achieved a 4-star rating and the 74th percentile, consistently exceeding district and state averages in reading and math. In contrast, Cross Timbers Elementary has experienced a sharp two-year decline, dropping from the 78th percentile to the 56th percentile, the most significant drop in the dataset. Springtown Reno Elementary, part of the higher-ranked Springtown Independent School District (Isd), is a rising star, jumping from the 45th to the 59th percentile and posting the highest 3rd Grade Math scores (50.72% proficient) among all schools. Other Azle ISD schools like Liberty Elementary, Hilltop Elementary, and Walnut Creek Elementary generally perform near or below state averages, with Walnut Creek having the lowest spending per student ($8,405) but still outperforming some higher-spending peers.

A key finding is that higher spending does not guarantee better results; Silver Creek Elementary has the second-lowest spending ($10,088) but the highest performance, while Springtown Reno Elementary has the highest spending ($11,818) but is a mid-tier performer. Additionally, a district-wide weakness in 3rd Grade Mathematics is evident, as every Azle ISD school scored below the state average of 44.33% proficient in 2025-2026, with scores ranging from 25.37% at Walnut Creek Elementary to 44.87% at Silver Creek Elementary. The data also shows a correlation between lower economic disadvantage rates and higher academic performance, with Silver Creek Elementary having the lowest rate (36.83%) and the best scores.