Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools in zip code 76135, which spans parts of Fort Worth and Lake Worth, Texas, serving grades PK-5 across three districts: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd), Azle Independent School District (Isd), and Lake Worth Independent School District (Isd).
Eagle Heights Elementary (Azle ISD) is the standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 70th percentile statewide. It achieves strong test scores despite 66.74% of students being economically disadvantaged, notably excelling in Spanish-language STAAR tests where 68.42% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading versus the state average of 28.3%. In contrast, the three Lake Worth ISD schools—Effie Morris Early Learning Academy, N A Howry Steam Academy, and Marine Creek Leadership Academy—all rank in the bottom 11% of Texas elementary schools, with over 90% of students economically disadvantaged and critically low test scores. For example, only 6.49% of Marine Creek 3rd graders were proficient in math compared to the state average of 44.88%. Greenfield Elementary (Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD) sits in the middle with a 2-star rating and near-average performance.
Key metrics show enrollment ranges from 347 to 620 students, with student-teacher ratios from 13.1 to 15.9. Notably, Lake Worth ISD schools spend significantly more per student ($13,456-$13,900) than Greenfield ($9,357) or Eagle Heights ($11,054), yet achieve far worse outcomes. This creates a stark geographic divide: families in the Azle or Eagle Mt-Saginaw portions have access to schools performing near or above state averages, while those in Lake Worth ISD are zoned for some of the lowest-performing schools in Texas. The data suggests that higher spending does not automatically translate to better academic results in this area.
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