Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools in zip code 76111 (Fort Worth, TX), all part of the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK/K through 5th with a high level of economic disadvantage, as over 89% of students on average receive free or reduced lunch.
The clear standout is Riverside Applied Learning Center, which ranks in the 69th percentile statewide (3 stars) and significantly outperforms its peers and state averages in Reading, Math, and especially Science—where 53.85% of 5th graders were proficient versus just 14.31% for the district. Oakhurst Elementary is the most improved, jumping from the 32nd to the 61st percentile in two years, with strong Math scores like 58.33% of 3rd graders proficient. In contrast, Bonnie Brae and Versia Williams Elementary are the lowest-performing, both ranking in the 25th percentile or below, with very high poverty rates and scores well below district averages. Springdale Elementary falls in the middle, ranking in the 25th percentile.
Key findings show that spending does not equal success: Versia Williams has the highest spending per student ($12,410) but is one of the lowest-performing, while Oakhurst has the lowest spending ($10,545) and is rapidly improving. Science is a universal weakness, with an average proficiency of just 21.35% across the zip code, and only Riverside exceeds state averages. Spanish-language testing reveals challenges for dual-language learners, with Bonnie Brae recording 0% proficiency in some subjects. Overall, Riverside and Oakhurst demonstrate that strong outcomes are possible despite high poverty, while Bonnie Brae and Versia Williams highlight areas needing targeted support.
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