Summary:
This analysis examines 13 elementary schools in the 76063 zip code (Mansfield, TX), serving grades PK-4 or K-6, with most belonging to the highly-rated Mansfield Independent School District (Isd) and two being charter schools from Newman International Academy Of Arlington and Ume Preparatory Academy.
The standout top performer is Nancy Neal Elementary, which has earned a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranks in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools, with exceptionally high STAAR proficiency rates often exceeding 70% in both Reading and Math. Other consistent high achievers include J L Boren Elementary and Brenda Norwood Elementary, both earning 4 or 5 stars and ranking in the 88th-93rd percentile. The charter school Ume Mansfield Elementary is a rising star, jumping from the 72nd to the 92nd percentile in just two years, with 96% of its 4th graders proficient in Math. In contrast, Alice Ponder Elementary has experienced a significant downward trend, dropping from a 4-star to a 2-star rating, and Erma Nash Elementary has also struggled with low test scores. A large middle group, including Elizabeth Smith Academy, Willie Brown Academy, Annette Perry Elementary, Judy Miller Elementary, Roberta Tipps Academy, and Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary, clusters between the 56th and 87th percentiles, performing at or above state averages.
Key metrics show an average free/reduced lunch rate of 42.3%, ranging from 23.96% at UME Mansfield to 68.78% at Alice Ponder, and a favorable average student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. A notable finding is that higher poverty rates strongly correlate with lower performance, as the three schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates are also the lowest-ranked. Additionally, spending per student does not guarantee success: Newman International Academy Of Mansfield spends the least ($7,663) but achieves strong results, while Mary Jo Sheppard spends the most ($11,142) yet ranks lower. Spanish-language STAAR test scores at some schools are dramatically lower than English tests, indicating challenges for English Language Learners.
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