Summary
Dallas Park Elementary is a PK-5 school in Fort Worth, TX, serving 535 students as part of the Crowley Independent School District (Isd), where approximately 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Dallas Park Elementary has experienced a dramatic decline in academic performance over the past few years. After reaching a peak in the 54th percentile (3 stars) during the 2021-2022 school year, the school has fallen to the 6th percentile (0 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year, making it the lowest-ranked among eight nearby Crowley ISD elementary schools. This steep drop is the most severe in its immediate cluster, with the school falling over 2,200 places in state rankings in just four years. The school's most critical weakness is in mathematics, where proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades are significantly below both district and state averages. For example, only about 18% of 3rd graders are proficient in math, compared to the state average of 44%. Interestingly, the school shows a relative strength in 5th-grade science, where proficiency rates have exceeded district averages, suggesting a potential model for improvement in other subjects.
When comparing Dallas Park to nearby schools, the challenges are not unique. Mary Harris Elementary, located just 0.6 miles away, is even lower-performing, ranking in the 7th percentile, creating a concentrated pocket of academic struggle within the district. In contrast, Crowley Montessori Academy, which has a lower poverty rate and a unique educational model, ranks in the 41st percentile. The school's performance also varies significantly among student groups, with historically strong results for some groups but very low outcomes for others. This suggests that targeted interventions, particularly in math and for specific student populations, will be crucial for reversing the school's recent decline.
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