Summary:
Zip code 76123 in Fort Worth, Texas, is home to 11 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with the majority operated by the Crowley Independent School District (Isd) and two high-performing public charter schools, Great Hearts Lakeside and Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth.
The educational landscape here is sharply divided. The two charter schools are standout performers: Great Hearts Lakeside ranks in the 77th percentile statewide with elite test scores, such as 91% proficiency in Biology, while Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth ranks in the 82nd percentile and boasts a 100% graduation rate. In contrast, the Crowley ISD schools generally struggle, with most ranking in the bottom 10-30 percentiles. For example, Crowley Middle is a critical weak point, with only 8% of 8th graders proficient in Social Studies, and Mary Harris Elementary is the lowest-performing school in the area, with just 3% of 5th graders proficient in Science. However, there are bright spots within the district: June W Davis Elementary and Sue Crouch Elementary are the top-performing Crowley ISD schools, with Sue Crouch Elementary showing notable improvement from the 18th to the 31st percentile in recent years.
A key takeaway is that Crowley ISD schools spend significantly more per student (an average of $11,123) than the charter schools ($8,460), yet the charter schools achieve far better academic results. This paradox is largely tied to economic factors: the charter schools serve a more affluent student body, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 38%, compared to 80% for Crowley ISD schools. For parents, this means that while North Crowley High School is the largest school with nearly 3,000 students, its graduation rate of 89.5% lags behind the state average, and families seeking top-tier academics will likely find better outcomes at the charter schools, though access may be competitive.
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