Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools (PK-5) located in zip code 76052 (Haslet, TX), all part of the Northwest Independent School District (Isd), serving a total enrollment of approximately 3,704 students.
The schools in this area present a clear performance divide. Carl E Schluter Elementary and Haslet Elementary are the top performers, consistently ranking in the 76th-83rd percentile statewide. Schluter leads in Reading proficiency, with 4th and 5th graders scoring 67% and 73% proficient, respectively, while Haslet excels in 5th Grade Math (67.5% proficient) and Reading (71.6% proficient). In contrast, J C Thompson Elementary is the lowest-ranked school, falling from the 38th to the 21st percentile over three years, with only 25.8% of 5th graders proficient in Math. Sendera Ranch Elementary and Molly Livengood Carter Elementary sit in the middle, ranking near the 50th percentile. A key observation is that the two highest-performing schools have the lowest free/reduced lunch rates (15-18%), while the two lowest-performing schools have the highest rates (35-38%), highlighting an achievement gap linked to socioeconomic factors.
Several interesting findings emerge. Math is a systemic weakness for most schools, with only Haslet Elementary significantly exceeding state averages. Science is a universal weak point, with even top schools like Haslet achieving only 47% proficiency in 5th Grade Science. Spending per student does not correlate with performance; the highest-ranked school, Schluter, spends the least ($8,645), while the lower-performing Sendera Ranch spends $9,505. Additionally, both Haslet and J C Thompson reported a 100% proficiency rate for a small group of 7th graders taking the Math STAAR, likely an outlier from advanced students. Overall, while the district is strong, there are significant pockets of inequality within this zip code.
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