Summary
Bryson Elementary in Fort Worth, TX, is a PK-5 school in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd) serving 577 students, with a majority (55.5%) of students economically disadvantaged. The school has seen a steady decline in its state ranking over the past decade, dropping from the 54th-58th percentile in the mid-2010s to the 26th percentile in the 2025-2026 school year, placing it in the bottom third of Texas elementary schools. This downward trend is notable when compared to nearby schools like Willow Creek Elementary, which has a similar poverty rate (57.4%) but consistently ranks higher (50th percentile), suggesting that Bryson could benefit from studying Willow Creek's strategies for overcoming socioeconomic challenges.
One bright spot is Bryson's 5th-grade Science performance in the 2024-2025 school year, which was the highest among its district peers at 25.3% proficiency, significantly above the district average of 18.8% and outperforming nearby schools like Saginaw Elementary (7.6%) and Parkview Elementary (7.9%). However, the school shows inconsistent performance across grade levels, with 5th graders (53.9% proficient in Reading) far outpacing 3rd graders (35% proficient), and 4th graders (38.4% proficient in Math) outperforming both 3rd (24.5%) and 5th graders (36.5%). This suggests that student success heavily depends on the specific teacher or instructional approach at each grade level, rather than a consistent school-wide academic culture.
Bryson also reveals a growing gender achievement gap, with male students dropping to the 21st percentile statewide in 2025-2026 from the 48th percentile the year prior, while female students remain in the 32nd percentile. On a positive note, English Language Learner (ELL) students have improved significantly, jumping from the 33rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 53rd percentile in 2025-2026, and Special Education students perform in the 54th percentile. However, the school struggles with its highest-achieving students, as Gifted and Talented students rank in the bottom 14th percentile. Interestingly, Bryson's per-student spending ($9,761) is higher than that of higher-performing Lake Pointe Elementary ($8,667), indicating that the issue may not be a lack of funding but rather how funds are allocated to support proven interventions.
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