Summary:
The 76247 zip code, encompassing Justin, Northlake, and Fort Worth, Texas, is served by seven schools within the Northwest Independent School District (Isd), a highly-rated district, and includes one high school, one middle school, and five elementary schools.
The standout school in the area is Johnie R Daniel Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools with a 5-star rating and test scores far exceeding district and state averages, despite having the second-lowest spending per student. In contrast, Alan And Andra Perrin Elementary is the lowest-performing school, with a 2-star rating and critically low proficiency rates, such as only 4.4% of 5th graders proficient in Science. Gene Pike Middle is an advanced math powerhouse, with 88.55% of its Algebra I students proficient, far outpacing the district and state. However, Northwest High School shows a surprising weakness in Algebra I, with only 27.18% proficiency, suggesting a disconnect between the middle and high school math programs. The five elementary schools show a significant performance gap, with Johnie R Daniel achieving 84.21% proficiency in 5th Grade Reading compared to 60.49% at Alan And Andra Perrin.
Key metrics show total enrollment of 7,038 students, an average student-teacher ratio of 15.0, and average spending per student of $10,212. The data reveals that higher spending does not guarantee better results, as W R Hatfield Elementary spends the most ($11,733) but ranks in the middle, while Johnie R Daniel excels with less. Northwest High School has a strong 94.6% graduation rate, though its dropout rate is three times the district average. The percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch varies widely, from 8.26% at Johnie R Daniel to 48.61% at Clara Love Elementary, which correlates with performance trends.
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