Best Public Schools in Zip Code 76140

The 14 public schools in zip code 76140, serving the communities of Everman and parts of Fort Worth, Texas, are primarily part of the Everman Independent School District (Isd), with additional schools from Uplift Education and Crowley Independent School District (Isd), and face significant socioeconomic challenges with most schools reporting over 90% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.

The standout school in the area is Roy Johnson Stem Academy, a middle school that consistently earns a 2-star rating and excels in Algebra I with an 88.89% proficiency rate, far outpacing both district and state averages. Among elementary schools, Bishop Elementary and Hommel Elementary are bright spots, maintaining 2-star ratings and outperforming their district in Reading and Math. Sidney H Poynter in Crowley ISD stands out for its lower poverty rate and strong 5th-grade Math scores. In contrast, Everman Academy High School struggles significantly with near-zero proficiency in core subjects, while Uplift Ascend Prep High School shows strength in English II and has the lowest poverty rate in the zip code.

Mathematics is a critical weakness across the area, with proficiency rates often below 10% in middle school grades, though Algebra I scores are surprisingly high at schools like Charles Baxter J H and Roy Johnson, suggesting selective tracking. Science proficiency is also a systemic concern, particularly in 5th and 8th grades. Despite low test scores, graduation rates at Everman High School and Everman Academy are around 90%, indicating success in moving students to graduation. Per-student spending varies widely from $8,322 to $18,461, with the highest-spending school showing the lowest performance, while Roy Johnson achieves strong results with relatively high spending of $14,801 per student.