Summary:
Azle, Texas is home to four middle-level schools within the Azle Independent School District (Isd), serving grades 5 through 8 with a total enrollment of 2,240 students across two grade 5-6 campuses and two grade 7-8 campuses. Azle J H South stands out as the academic leader, particularly in advanced math, where an extraordinary 94.12% of its students taking Algebra I were proficient in 2024-2025—more than double the state average of 47.01%. This school also has the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (38.68%) and the lowest spending per student ($8,669), yet it achieves the highest test scores, earning a 3-star rating in recent years. In contrast, Santo Forte J H is the lowest-performing school, with a consistent 2-star rating and a drop from the 66th to the 34th percentile statewide, despite having the highest spending per student ($9,676) and the smallest class sizes (13.9:1).
Among the grade 5-6 campuses, W E Hoover Elementary consistently outperforms Azle Elementary in nearly every subject and grade level, even though it serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (53.83% vs. 40.26%). W.E. Hoover is the only school in the district to meet or exceed the state average in 6th-grade Math (41.44% vs. 37.68% state). Both 7th-8th grade campuses reported a 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which is excellent.
A key takeaway is the spending paradox: higher spending and smaller class sizes at Santo Forte J.H. do not translate into better outcomes, suggesting that factors like school culture and instructional methods are more critical. However, projected scores for 2025-2026 show a concerning decline across almost all schools, with the most dramatic drop in 7th-grade Math at Azle J.H. South, falling from 32.11% to 17.79%. This trend, combined with falling state rankings, indicates the district may face new challenges ahead.
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