Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in the 76137 zip code of Fort Worth, Texas, serving grades PK through 4 or 5, with most belonging to the highly-rated Keller Independent School District (Isd) and one to the Birdville Independent School District (Isd).
Park Glen Elementary is the clear academic leader, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 87th percentile statewide. It has the lowest percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (30.48%) and significantly outperforms district and state averages in all subjects. Basswood Elementary shows strong improvement and a standout bilingual program, with Spanish Reading scores dramatically outpacing district and state averages. North Riverside Elementary demonstrates the most dramatic turnaround, jumping from the 25th to the 50th percentile in one year. In contrast, Parkview Elementary ranks lowest at the 31st percentile, while Bluebonnet Elementary sits in the mid-range at the 44th percentile. John D Spicer Elementary, the only Birdville ISD school, ranks at the 37th percentile.
Key metrics show a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and performance, with schools having higher free/reduced lunch rates generally scoring lower. Per-student spending varies widely, from $9,619 at Bluebonnet to $11,994 at Basswood, but does not directly predict test scores. A notable finding is a universal weakness in 5th Grade Science across all schools, with only Basswood exceeding the state average. Additionally, several schools reported exceptionally high 6th Grade Math scores, likely from a small group of advanced students, which is a statistical outlier. Overall, Park Glen Elementary stands out for consistent excellence, while Basswood Elementary offers a strong bilingual program, and North Riverside Elementary shows impressive recent improvement.
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