Summary:
The Azle Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 6,804 students across 12 schools, including six elementary schools (PK-4), two middle schools for grades 5-6, two for grades 7-8, and two high schools, and is ranked in the 42nd percentile statewide. The district presents a mixed picture, with standout elementary schools like Silver Creek Elementary (74th percentile) and Eagle Heights Elementary (70th percentile) outperforming others, while Hilltop Elementary has dropped sharply to the 21st percentile. Notably, Eagle Heights achieves high performance despite having the highest economic disadvantage rate (66.74%), challenging the assumption that poverty dictates outcomes, while Liberty Elementary (29th percentile) struggles with a lower poverty rate (61.67%).
Key metrics reveal a district-wide weakness in mathematics, with 3rd-grade math proficiency averaging 33.78% versus the state's 44.33%, though middle schools show a bright spot in advanced math. Azle J H South and Santo Forte J H achieve exceptional Algebra I EOC proficiency rates of 87.23% and 78.13%, respectively, far exceeding district and state averages, even as their general math scores lag. The district's graduation rate is solid at 95.1%, with Azle High School performing near state averages, while Azle Hornet Academy, an alternative high school, faces significant challenges with a 13th percentile ranking and critically low test scores.
Interesting takeaways include the "poverty paradox" at Eagle Heights, which thrives despite high economic disadvantage, and the stark contrast between the two high schools, where Azle Hornet Academy spends more per student ($11,626) but achieves far lower outcomes. Several elementary schools, including Cross Timbers Elementary and Walnut Creek Elementary, have seen declining rankings, signaling a need for targeted support. Overall, the district excels in pockets but must address systemic math weaknesses and declining elementary performance to improve its standing.
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