Summary:
Zip code 76177 in Fort Worth, TX, is served by three schools—two elementary and one middle school—enrolling about 2,030 students, with no high schools present.
The International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) charter network dominates academically, operating both Iltexas Keller Elementary and Iltexas Keller Middle. Iltexas Keller Middle is the standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide, with perfect 100% proficiency in English I and a 0% dropout rate. Iltexas Keller Elementary is a rising star, also at 4 stars and the 80th percentile, improving its rank over three years. In contrast, O A Peterson, the only traditional public school from Northwest Independent School District (ISD), is the weakest performer with a 3-star rating and 58th percentile, though it shows improvement from a prior 2-star rating. Notably, O A Peterson spends $8,992 per student—31% more than the Iltexas schools—yet scores lower in every subject, such as 5th Grade Reading (50.57% vs. 74.19% at Iltexas Keller Elementary).
A key anomaly is Iltexas Keller Middle's 0% proficiency in 7th Grade Math for two consecutive years, despite strong math scores in other grades, suggesting a possible data issue or curriculum gap. Science is a universal weakness, with O A Peterson's 5th Grade Science at just 21.05%—well below the state average of 29.57%. Overall, the Iltexas network delivers superior results with fewer resources, while Northwest ISD, despite higher spending and smaller class sizes (13.6:1 at O A Peterson), lags behind. For parents, the data strongly favors the Iltexas schools, especially for middle school preparation.
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