Summary:
The Azle Independent School District (Isd) serves four middle-level schools—two intermediate schools for grades 5-6 and two junior high schools for grades 7-8—with a total enrollment of 2,240 students, and the district ranks in the 42nd percentile statewide.
Among the schools, Azle J H South stands out as the strongest performer, consistently earning higher ratings and achieving an exceptional 94.12% proficiency in Algebra I, far exceeding district and state averages, though it shows a concerning downward trend from the 65th to the 46th percentile. In contrast, Santo Forte J H is the lowest-performing school, with the highest economic disadvantage rate (57.4%) and a decline from a 3-star to a 2-star rating. For intermediate schools, W E Hoover Elementary outperforms Azle Elementary in core subjects, even exceeding the state average in 6th-grade math, despite having a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. A notable finding is the inverse relationship between spending and performance: the lowest-performing schools spend the most per student, while the highest-performing school spends the least.
Key takeaways include a district-wide weakness in science and social studies, with 5th-grade science and 8th-grade social studies scores falling below state averages. The Algebra I anomaly suggests only advanced students take the exam, creating a high-performing cohort. Both junior high schools report a 0.0% dropout rate, which is excellent. Overall, W E Hoover Elementary appears to effectively overcome challenges associated with higher poverty levels, while Azle J H South remains the top choice for families seeking consistent academic performance, though its recent decline warrants attention.
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