Summary:
The five schools in zip code 76354 (Burkburnett, TX) are all part of the Burkburnett Independent School District (Isd), a solid 3-star district serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade with a moderate to high level of economic disadvantage.
The standout performer is Burkburnett Middle, which achieves exceptional results in advanced math—100% of its 8th graders were proficient in Algebra I in a recent year, far exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Gateway Student Support Center, an alternative high school, struggles significantly with a 0-star rating, a 73.5% graduation rate, and 0% proficiency in English I and II Reading, despite spending the most per student ($13,522) and having the smallest class sizes. The district’s flagship, Burkburnett High School, provides consistent, above-average performance with a 94.6% graduation rate and very low dropout rate (0.1%). The two elementary schools serve different grade bands: I C Evans Elementary (PK-2) has no recent test scores, while Overton Ray Elementary (3-5) shows a concerning decline, with 5th-grade Reading proficiency (43.1%) falling well below the state average.
A key takeaway is the "Algebra I anomaly": the middle school achieves near-perfect scores for advanced 8th graders, yet the high school’s Algebra I scores are the district’s lowest (26.34%), suggesting a mismatch in student readiness or course placement. Additionally, the district’s overall stability masks significant school-level volatility—the middle school is improving, the high school is stable, and Overton Ray Elementary is declining. For parents, this means that while the district offers a strong foundation, individual school performance varies widely, making it crucial to evaluate each school’s specific strengths and challenges.
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