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Westcliff Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5
1789th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 4,643 Texas Elementary Schools
Better than 61% of Texas elementary schools
Summary

Westcliff Elementary is a mid-sized public school in Fort Worth, TX, serving 534 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out as a stable, middle-ground option in a neighborhood with a wide range of school performances. With over 71% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school achieves a 3-star rating (61st percentile statewide), consistently outperforming the district average in nearly every subject—for example, 5th-grade Reading proficiency hit 73.33% compared to the district's 49.97% in the 2025-2026 school year. This makes Westcliff a relative bright spot within its district, especially when compared to nearby struggling schools like Bruce Shulkey Elementary (16th percentile) and Westcreek Elementary (10th percentile), though it lags behind elite, low-poverty neighbors such as Overton Park Elementary (99th percentile) and Tanglewood Elementary (97th percentile).

Academically, Westcliff shows a clear strength in Reading, with scores often at or above the state average, while Mathematics presents a systemic challenge, with scores consistently below the state average across all grade levels. For instance, in the 2025-2026 school year, 5th-grade Reading exceeded the state average of 58.47%, but Math scores hovered around 45-47%, well below the state benchmark. The school has also demonstrated a strong recovery from a low point in 2023-2024 (41st percentile, 2 stars) to its current 3-star rating, signaling positive momentum. One of the most impressive findings is the exceptional support for Special Education students, who ranked in the 76th percentile statewide in 2025-2026—a dramatic leap from the 26th percentile just two years prior, indicating highly effective targeted interventions.

Westcliff serves as a critical resource for families seeking a stable, above-average education within the Fort Worth ISD, particularly in a polarized neighborhood where other schools are either extremely affluent (like Overton Park with 6% poverty) or extremely high-poverty (like Seminary Hills Park Elementary with 97% poverty). Its 3-star rating is a significant achievement given the economic challenges its students face, making it a solid choice for parents who value consistent district outperformance and a school that is actively improving. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1 and spending per student ($10,308) slightly below the area average, Westcliff offers a balanced environment where reading excellence and special education support shine, even as math instruction remains an area for growth.

534
Students ?
17.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$9,746
Per pupil spending ?
71.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 4300 Clay Ave
       Fort Worth, TX  76109-5224

(817) 814-6000

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)


Students who attend Westcliff Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McLean 6th Grade
    McLean Middle
High:    Paschal High School
Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.7%
White:
15.5%
Asian:
3.2%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026
Strengths
Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016
Among the top-ranked schools in Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)
Above the Texas median (61st percentile)
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school52%
District avg42%
Texas avg50%
1,789th of 4,643
Texas public elementary schools ?
Top 39%▲ up 13 pts since 2016
From bottom 49% (2016) to top 39% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Texas Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
15th of 78Elementary Schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)
664th of 947Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202656.61789 of 464361.5%★★★☆☆
202555.21826 of 465160.7%★★★☆☆
202441.42763 of 471041.3%★★☆☆☆
202341.92673 of 464742.5%★★☆☆☆
202256.61776 of 458161.2%★★★☆☆
202163.51395 of 457869.5%★★★☆☆
201965.11268 of 447971.7%★★★★☆
201848.52064 of 435952.6%★★★☆☆
201754.91714 of 432960.4%★★★☆☆
201652.02205 of 428648.6%★★☆☆☆
201551.32254 of 432047.8%★★☆☆☆
201461.31678 of 426060.6%★★★☆☆
201358.21843 of 422156.3%★★★☆☆
201253.62071 of 420650.8%★★★☆☆
201155.22123 of 409548.2%★★☆☆☆
201057.71919 of 393751.3%★★★☆☆
200940.92694 of 388430.6%★★☆☆☆
200841.42603 of 376830.9%★★☆☆☆
200761.91553 of 372458.3%★★★☆☆
200668.31115 of 347667.9%★★★☆☆
200566.81162 of 347566.6%★★★☆☆
200461.91398 of 346559.7%★★★☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
201995.940 of 251598.4%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202239.2691 of 95727.8%★☆☆☆☆
202130.3736 of 96723.9%★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202268.8901 of 446179.8%★★★★☆
202157.81336 of 433169.2%★★★☆☆
201964.71056 of 429575.4%★★★★☆
201871.4733 of 424082.7%★★★★☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202559.3973 of 291866.7%★★★☆☆
202443.22018 of 366845.0%★★☆☆☆
202336.12471 of 355630.5%★★☆☆☆
202245.11943 of 348744.3%★★☆☆☆
202154.01270 of 344663.1%★★★☆☆
201953.81374 of 333358.8%★★★☆☆
201842.61894 of 322641.3%★★☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202647.62257 of 458850.8%★★★☆☆
202554.41533 of 374459.1%★★★☆☆
202443.92556 of 465845.1%★★☆☆☆
202343.72566 of 458844.1%★★☆☆☆
202248.22265 of 456150.3%★★★☆☆
202165.61244 of 449972.3%★★★★☆
201968.21100 of 434874.7%★★★★☆
201856.51667 of 430661.3%★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202660.21457 of 308052.7%★★★☆☆
202562.21161 of 261955.7%★★★☆☆
202354.11743 of 298041.5%★★☆☆☆
202229.92491 of 295815.8%★☆☆☆☆
202149.01791 of 300640.4%★★☆☆☆
201959.61518 of 318452.3%★★★☆☆
201848.91999 of 310635.6%★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202651.41986 of 442555.1%★★★☆☆
202555.61447 of 364460.3%★★★☆☆
202444.72462 of 446544.9%★★☆☆☆
202338.92830 of 440135.7%★★☆☆☆
202245.92384 of 437645.5%★★☆☆☆
202153.61714 of 432960.4%★★★☆☆
201957.61531 of 418863.4%★★★☆☆
201845.02271 of 416845.5%★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202647.92281 of 453549.7%★★☆☆☆
202554.21515 of 370559.1%★★★☆☆
202444.02625 of 459442.9%★★☆☆☆
202342.62704 of 452140.2%★★☆☆☆
202258.61569 of 447765.0%★★★☆☆
202161.81296 of 445170.9%★★★★☆
201964.31105 of 430974.4%★★★★☆
201849.52067 of 426451.5%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202663.51381 of 459770.0%★★★☆☆
202552.81597 of 373957.3%★★★☆☆
202438.92893 of 464737.7%★★☆☆☆
202341.02703 of 458541.0%★★☆☆☆
202262.01486 of 456367.4%★★★☆☆
202160.21491 of 449866.9%★★★☆☆
201958.81519 of 435765.1%★★★☆☆
201842.62414 of 431944.1%★★☆☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202662.41053 of 430875.6%★★★★☆
202554.71326 of 354962.6%★★★☆☆
202431.43186 of 429225.8%★☆☆☆☆
202326.43389 of 408617.1%★☆☆☆☆
202260.31055 of 395273.3%★★★★☆
202159.8940 of 379975.3%★★★★☆
201948.81488 of 368459.6%★★★☆☆
201829.92727 of 355823.4%★☆☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202673.6658 of 301578.2%★★★★☆
202554.61183 of 261254.7%★★★☆☆
202454.91410 of 310854.6%★★★☆☆
202365.9975 of 310668.6%★★★☆☆
202272.6658 of 308278.7%★★★★☆
202174.2588 of 308280.9%★★★★☆
201976.2538 of 314282.9%★★★★☆
201862.51046 of 312766.5%★★★☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
African American (2019)98th percentile+27 vs school
At Risk (2022)80th percentile+19 vs school
White (2026)78th percentile+17 vs school
Special Education (2026)76th percentile+14 vs school
Male (2026)70th percentile+8 vs school
English Language Learner (2025)67th percentile+6 vs school
Hispanic (2026)55th percentile-6 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2026)53rd percentile-9 vs school
Female (2026)51st percentile-11 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)50th percentile-12 vs school
Asian (2022)28th percentile-33 vs school
By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?
Reading57%+3 vs state
Mathematics46%~ state avg

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What people are saying
by a citizen
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Open Quote I am so impressed with what I see every month when I come to volunteer in the Academy 4 program. Yes, some of the things that impress me are related to how well Academy 4 itself is organized. But beyond that, there is a clear commitment on the part of the teachers and staff to create great opportunities for EVERY child to feel included in enrichment activities. The child I mentor clearly thrives there and feels connected to the school she speaks often about how much she loves her school. The first time we met, she asked me, “Have you ever gotten to see our school?” I told her that this was my first time to be there, and she excitedly offered to take me on a tour!

I think that Westcliff is often overshadowed by another school in the district that is very near there, but this is a school that deserves to be praised for taking the children entrusted to them and working as hard as they can to provide an excellent education for every child. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Open Quote Exceptional program Academy 4 is active in this school. The commitment from the school to implement this program speaks volumes of their care for their students to give them the best opportunities in life to succeed. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Open Quote We absolutely love Westcliff. It feels like a little family and the teachers and school administration care about each and every student and work hard to individualize plans so that they each succeed. Our son is reading at middle school level in 4th grade. While our school performs well in terms of standardized testing, it is NOT the focus. Westcliff focuses on true learning and provides diversity and exposure to unique and specialized learning opportunities and experiences. Close Quote


by a citizen
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Open Quote I’m a community member working with the school on a monthly program and I also serve on a committee that brings together people in different roles to fine-tune the school’s performance. I am seriously impressed with Westcliff’s staff and leadership! I’ve learned that the teachers have purpose in everything and it shows in the students. They know every student and share ideas to advance every single one.
The students love the school! They are so well-behaved and encourage each other to be their best.
The faculty loves the school too as it works as a well-oiled team led by the charismatic principal who gets everyone excited for education. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Open Quote Westcliff is a diverse, excellent, well-led, and wonderful learning environment. It is a unique place that brings students from a variety of backgrounds together and helps them all to succeed. This is truly a gem in Fort Worth and a great place for kids. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Open Quote This school is a hidden gem! The staff and teachers are amazing and you feel the caring family atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The pride they have in the students is equal to the drive they inspire! Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, November 1, 2015

Open Quote Westcliff Elementary is a high-performing campus and a wonderful learning environment. School leaders and teachers are supportive and dedicated, providing a nurturing atmosphere with a rigorous program. Teachers and staff go above and beyond in making learning powerful by sponsoring many extra-curricular clubs and activities as well as providing tutoring and academic support. There is no better group of parents and students, with a huge PTA presence boasting 100% staff membership and 235 members! There are award winning teachers and students, a welcoming family atmosphere, and a challenging academic program at this school! Students have a lot of school spirit and are competitive leaders when they move on to middle school. This is an extraordinary campus, with a large amount of district employees children attending on transfers! -Wrangler Proud Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 28, 2011

Open Quote Westcliff is a great school with caring teachers and staff. My son loves all of the extracurricular activities he is involved in and the school goes above and beyond offering special science/math programs and tutoring. Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Westcliff Elementary

Students at Westcliff Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 16% White, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

Students who attend Westcliff Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McLean 6th Grade
Middle : McLean Middle
High : Paschal High School

Westcliff Elementary ranks 1789th of 4643 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 534 students attended Westcliff Elementary.

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