Alan And Andra Perrin Elementary

Alan And Andra Perrin Elementary is a PK-5 school in Fort Worth, TX, serving 565 students as part of the highly-rated Northwest Independent School District (Isd), though the school itself currently holds a 2-star state ranking (38th percentile). While the school benefits from a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1—the best among nearby schools—its overall performance is the second-lowest in the area, trailing significantly behind peers like Wayne A Cox Elementary (85th percentile) and Johnie R Daniel Elementary (85th percentile).

The most critical areas of concern are in STEM subjects. Mathematics proficiency rates are consistently below both district and state averages across all grade levels—for example, only 21.74% of 5th graders were proficient in math compared to 50.47% district-wide. Even more striking, just 4.4% of 5th graders were proficient in science, the lowest rate among all nearby schools and far below the state average of 29.57%. In contrast, reading scores are more mixed, occasionally exceeding state averages, suggesting that while literacy instruction may be adequate, the school's STEM curriculum and instruction need significant improvement.

The school shows a dramatic disparity in how it serves different student groups. It performs exceptionally well with Gifted and Talented students (78th percentile) but struggles profoundly with Special Education students (3rd percentile, bottom 3% statewide) and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds (18th percentile). This 75-percentile-point gap indicates that while top performers may thrive, the school's core instructional model may not be effectively reaching many students who need additional support. Despite being located near higher-performing schools like Clara Love Elementary (58th percentile) and W R Hatfield Elementary (63rd percentile), Perrin's challenges appear tied to instructional effectiveness rather than staffing levels or location.