Summary:
The 76180 zip code in North Richland Hills, TX, is home to 15 schools serving elementary through high school grades, primarily within the Birdville Independent School District (Isd), with additional options from the International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) and Winfree Academy Charter Schools networks.
The standout performers in this area are Smithfield Middle and Green Valley Elementary, both earning 5-star ratings and ranking in the top 10% of Texas schools. North Ridge Elementary and Walker Creek Elementary are also strong, consistent 4-star schools. In contrast, Winfree Academy North Richland Hills faces severe challenges with a 0-star rating, a 30.4% graduation rate, and a 21.1% dropout rate. The Iltexas North Richland Hills Elementary has shown improvement from 0 to 2 stars, while Academy At Carrie F Thomas has declined from 3 to 1 star. The two Birdville ISD high schools, Birdville High School and Richland High School, both boast graduation rates above 94%.
A key takeaway is the wide performance gap within the Birdville ISD itself, where schools like Smithfield Middle and Green Valley Elementary excel while others like North Richland Middle and Holiday Heights Elementary struggle. Interestingly, per-student spending does not guarantee success, as Foster Village Elementary spends the most ($10,909) but only achieves a 3-star rating, while Green Valley Elementary spends less ($9,811) for a 5-star result. Additionally, many middle schools, including Smithfield and Iltexas North Richland Hills Middle, show exceptional Algebra I proficiency rates, suggesting effective acceleration for advanced math students.
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