Summary:
This analysis examines eight elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in the 76105 zip code of Fort Worth, Texas, an area where over 92% of students on average qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of poverty across the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd), Uplift Education, and Rocketship Public Schools networks.
The standout school in this area is Maude I Logan Elementary, which is the only school to earn a 3-star rating and rank in the 54th percentile statewide. Its 5th graders achieved 62.79% proficiency in Reading, exceeding both the district and state averages, and its 4th graders posted strong Spanish Reading scores. In contrast, Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary is the lowest-performing school, with a 0-star rating and critically low scores—only 7.14% of 4th graders were proficient in Math. Uplift Meridian Prep Ps shows the most improvement, jumping from the 20th to the 33rd percentile, driven by strong 3rd-grade Reading and Math scores. Meanwhile, Uplift Mighty Prep Ps has stagnated, dropping from the 15th to the 11th percentile.
A key takeaway is that higher spending and smaller class sizes can help but don't guarantee success: Maude I Logan Elementary spends $19,843 per student with a 12.9:1 ratio and performs well, while Mitchell Boulevard Elementary spends $17,794 per student with a 12.8:1 ratio but ranks lower. Science is a universal weakness, with the highest 5th-grade proficiency rate at just 17.5% at Mitchell Boulevard Elementary, far below the state average. Schools like Mitchell Boulevard Elementary and Maude I Logan Elementary show strong bilingual programs, with 80% of 4th graders proficient in Spanish Reading at Mitchell Boulevard. Overall, parents should note that while Maude I Logan Elementary leads the area, most schools here face significant academic challenges, and performance can vary widely between grades and subjects.
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