Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in zip code 76021 (Bedford, TX), all part of the highly-rated Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK through 6 with enrollments ranging from 582 to 651 students.
Bedford Heights Elementary is the standout school, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide with a 5-star rating and the highest academic performance across all subjects. It has the lowest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch at 26.57% and the highest student-teacher ratio at 18.5. In contrast, Shady Brook Elementary faces the most challenges, ranking in the 51st percentile with a 3-star rating and the highest percentage of students on free/reduced lunch at 64.26%. Meadow Creek Elementary (86th percentile, 4 stars) and Spring Garden Elementary (75th percentile, 4 stars) fall in the middle, with Meadow Creek outperforming Spring Garden in both reading and math proficiency.
A key finding is that higher per-student spending does not correlate with better performance—Shady Brook spends the most ($9,781 per student) yet has the lowest scores, while Bedford Heights spends the least ($8,267) and achieves the highest. Science scores are a universal weakness across all schools, even for top performers. The student-teacher ratio also does not guarantee success, as Bedford Heights has the highest ratio (18.5) but the best outcomes. Overall, this zip code presents a wide range of school experiences within a single district, from a top-tier 5-star school to a struggling 3-star school, highlighting the importance of individual school research for parents.
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