Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 76179

This analysis examines 10 elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in zip code 76179, covering the Saginaw and Fort Worth area, with nine schools belonging to the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd) and one charter school, Iltexas Saginaw Elementary, under the International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) network.

The standout school in the area is Eagle Mountain Elementary, which ranks in the 67th percentile (3 stars) and consistently outperforms district and state averages in Reading and Math, with the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (18.59%) in the zip code. Strong contenders include Lake Country Elementary (57th percentile) and Lake Pointe Elementary (58th percentile), both earning 3-star ratings; Lake Pointe excels in Mathematics, while Lake Country shows strong Reading scores. In contrast, Saginaw Elementary (21st percentile) and Remington Point Elementary (23rd percentile) are the lowest-ranked schools, both earning 1 star, with Saginaw spending the most per student ($12,846) yet achieving the lowest Math scores.

A key takeaway is that Math proficiency is a universal weakness across all schools, with average 3rd Grade Math scores (32.4%) significantly trailing Reading scores (44.5%). Additionally, 5th Grade Science scores are critically low, averaging just 18.6% across the Eagle Mt-Saginaw schools, far below the state average of 29.57%. The charter school, Iltexas Saginaw Elementary, serves the largest enrollment (881 students) and highest free/reduced lunch rate (66.63%) but has the lowest spending per student ($6,882) and a middling 32nd percentile ranking. Overall, the average state percentile for these schools is about the 38th percentile, indicating below-average performance compared to the state median, with wide variation within the same district highlighting the importance of individual school leadership and community engagement.