Birdville Independent School District (Isd)

The Birdville Independent School District (Isd) serves 30 schools—19 elementary, 7 middle, and 4 high schools—in the mid-sized, diverse suburban area of Tarrant County, Texas, ranking in the 61st percentile statewide.

Standout schools in the district include Smithfield Middle, which is a clear outlier with a 5-star rating and 96th percentile rank, achieving 99.15% proficiency in Algebra I. Top elementary performers are Green Valley Elementary (5-star, 93rd percentile) and W.A. Porter Elementary (5-star, 90th percentile), both excelling in reading and math. In contrast, Bob E. Griggs High School faces severe challenges with a 62.7% graduation rate and 9th percentile rank, while Cheney Hills Elementary showed notable improvement, jumping from the 11th to 45th percentile in one year. The three main high schools—Haltom High School, Birdville High School, and Richland High School—perform uniformly well, all ranking in the 71st-73rd percentile with graduation rates above 94%.

Key metrics reveal a stark achievement gap linked to socioeconomic factors, with schools like West Birdville Elementary (86.17% free/reduced lunch) ranking low, while Walker Creek Elementary (25.76%) ranks high. Middle school math is a district-wide weakness, with only 33.33% proficiency in 8th-grade math, yet many middle schools show high Algebra I proficiency, indicating a two-tiered math system. Spending varies widely, from $8,287 per student at Smithfield Elementary to $32,170 at Bob E. Griggs High School. Spanish-language test scores at schools like Jack C Binion Elementary and David E Smith Elementary are often near zero, highlighting a need for targeted support for English Language Learners.