Summary:
The nine public schools in zip code 76014 (Arlington, TX), all part of the Arlington Independent School District (Isd), serve approximately 7,595 students across seven elementary schools (PK-6), one middle school, and one high school, with an exceptionally high average economic disadvantage rate of 89.2%.
The standout school in this area is Workman J H, which is a "bright spot" in advanced math: 83.95% of its students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient, dramatically outperforming the district (38.91%) and state (54.03%). However, this creates a stark "two-tiered" environment, as its standard 7th and 8th-grade math scores are very low (e.g., 19.77% proficient). Amos Elementary shows a "most improved" trajectory, with its 6th-grade reading (66.67%) and math (47.62%) scores being the highest in the zip code for that grade. In contrast, Morton Elementary is the most challenged, consistently ranking in the bottom 7% of Texas elementary schools with alarmingly low math scores (e.g., only 6% of 3rd graders proficient). Sam Houston High School faces a critical graduation gap, with a 78.1% graduation rate versus the district's 87.0%.
Key findings include an inverse relationship between spending and performance—the highest-spending schools (like Amos Elementary at $11,881 per student) are among the lowest-ranked, suggesting funds address greater needs rather than driving scores. A "Spanish language test paradox" appears at schools like Burgin Elementary, where 66.67% of 4th graders were proficient in Reading (Spanish) versus 31.03% in English. Science is a universal weakness, with 5th-grade proficiency rates as low as 1.61% at Burgin. Atherton Elementary is the most consistent performer, earning a 2-star rating for two consecutive years. Finally, a "middle school cliff" is evident, as Workman J H's general math and reading scores are in the teens and low 30s, indicating elementary foundations are insufficient for middle school rigor.
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