Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in Fort Worth, Texas (zip code 76107) that serve grades PK through 5, all part of the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 30th percentile statewide.
Among these schools, Burton Hill Elementary stands out as the most improved, jumping from the 42nd to the 70th percentile between 2023-2024 and 2025-2026, now holding the highest current ranking. North High Mount Elementary is the most consistent performer, maintaining a 3-star rating for three consecutive years, though its percentile rank has dipped from 70th to 60th. Como Elementary shows strong growth potential, moving from the 32nd to the 63rd percentile, and excels in Spanish-language STAAR Reading tests, where 77.78% of 4th graders were proficient—far exceeding district and state averages. South High Mount Elementary is the largest school but ranks lowest at the 51st percentile, with a notable weakness in 3rd Grade Math, where only 28.81% of students were proficient.
A critical finding is a systemic "science gap": in 2024-2025, none of the four schools met the state average of 29.57% proficiency in 5th Grade Science, with scores ranging from 5.88% to 15.94%. Additionally, while Como Elementary has the highest per-student spending ($14,867) and the highest free/reduced lunch rate (95.02%), Burton Hill achieves the top ranking with moderate spending ($13,664) and a lower poverty rate (57.81%), suggesting that factors like school leadership and instructional strategies play a key role in driving success beyond just funding levels.
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