Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in the 76248 zip code of Keller, Texas, serving grades PK-5 across two highly-rated districts: Keller Independent School District (Isd) and Northwest Independent School District (Isd).
The standout schools in this area are Willis Lane Elementary and Hidden Lakes Elementary, both consistently ranking in the top 2% of Texas elementary schools. Hidden Lakes Elementary also boasts the highest per-student spending ($12,028) and the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (13.0:1). Shady Grove Elementary shows a strong upward trajectory, with its 2025-2026 state ranking improving to the 95th percentile. Ridgeview Elementary demonstrates a remarkable strength in 5th-grade math, achieving proficiency rates above 96% for two consecutive years. The single Northwest Independent School District (Isd) school, Kay Granger Elementary, is the largest with 637 students and the lowest per-student spending ($8,765), yet still performs competitively with the lower-ranked Keller ISD schools.
Key metrics show an average free/reduced lunch rate of 18.36%, significantly below the state average, with Hidden Lakes Elementary and Shady Grove Elementary having the lowest rates (8.33% and 8.47%, respectively). A striking finding is the universal excellence in 5th-grade math across all six schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 96.15% to 100% in 2025-2026. While Keller-Harvel Elementary has the second-highest spending ($11,206), it has the lowest overall test scores, indicating that spending alone does not guarantee results. Overall, the Keller ISD schools in this zip code consistently outperform the single Northwest ISD school, though all schools provide a solid, above-average education.
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