Summary:
This analysis examines eight elementary schools in the 76140 zip code, serving grades from Pre-K through 5th in parts of Fort Worth, Everman, and Crowley, Texas, where the student population is predominantly economically disadvantaged.
The standout school in this area is Sidney H Poynter in Crowley Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 38th percentile statewide—the only school in the zip code to earn a 2-star rating. It excels in Mathematics, with 5th graders achieving a 54.29% proficiency rate, well above the state average of 47.38%, despite 76% of its students being economically disadvantaged. In contrast, Uplift Ascend Prep Ps in Uplift Education is the lowest performer, ranking in the 10th percentile with a 0-star rating for three consecutive years. Its 5th Grade Science proficiency was just 8.03% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 29.57%, despite spending $10,840 per student. The five schools in Everman Independent School District (Isd) show wide variation: Bishop Elementary ranks in the 37th percentile, while John And Polly Townley Elementary ranks in the 10th percentile, despite having the highest per-student spending at $14,310. Crowley College Prep Elementary is a unique case, serving only grades K-2 with just 37 students and the lowest free/reduced lunch rate at 64.86%.
Key metrics reveal significant challenges: the average free/reduced lunch rate across seven schools is 87.6%, with Souder Elementary at 97.46%. The average state percentile rank is 26.8, meaning most schools perform worse than 73% of Texas elementary schools. Science scores are a critical weakness, with an average 5th Grade proficiency of only 12.8% versus the state's 29.57%. However, there are bright spots in Math, such as Hommel Elementary achieving 44.23% proficiency in 4th Grade Math. The data shows that higher spending does not guarantee success, as Dan Powell Early Learning Academy spends $12,000 per student but ranks in the 14th percentile. For parents, Sidney H Poynter stands out as the top choice, while Bishop Elementary and Hommel Elementary offer relatively stronger performance within the Everman district.
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