Summary:
Zip code 76053 in Hurst, Texas, is home to seven schools—six elementary schools and one middle school—serving students from two districts: the highly-rated Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd) and the solid Birdville Independent School District (Isd).
The standout school in the area is W A Porter Elementary, which consistently earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the 90th percentile statewide, far outperforming its peers in subjects like 5th-grade science. Within the HEB ISD, Hurst Hills Elementary is a consistent 4-star performer, excelling in upper elementary grades with strong reading and math scores. The only middle school, Hurst J H, also holds a 4-star rating and serves as a critical transition point, performing above state averages despite a high free/reduced lunch rate. Other HEB ISD elementary schools like Shady Oaks Elementary (4-star) and Bellaire Elementary (3-star) show a wide range of performance, with Harrison Lane Elementary and Donna Park facing more challenges.
A key finding is that higher spending per student does not guarantee better results—W A Porter Elementary has the lowest spending but highest performance, while Donna Park and Harrison Lane Elementary spend more but struggle academically. Additionally, 5th-grade science is a notable weakness across HEB ISD elementary schools, with several scoring well below their district average, making it a clear area for improvement. Overall, parents should weigh the strong performance of W A Porter Elementary and Hurst Hills Elementary against the socioeconomic challenges that impact other schools in the zip code.
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