5.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Haltom City, Texas

13 schools in the directory · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 12

Private: 1

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (12): 5.5/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Haltom City are David E Smith EL (8.4/10), O H Stowe EL (7.3/10), and Idea Achieve Academy (6.1/10), among 12 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

12 public · 1 private

Avg Score

5.5

12 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

12 public · 1 private

Avg Score

5.5

12 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

David E Smith EL

Rates 8.4/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Haltom City public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

North Oaks Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +10.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Haltom City public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Haltom City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 12 rated schools; 13 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	David E Smith EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.8	93th
2	O H Stowe EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	72th
3	Idea Achieve Academy	6.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	43th
4	John D Spicer EL	5.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	33th
5	Idea Achieve College Preparatory	5.4 / 10	Middle	-0.4	27th
6	Birdville EL	5.2 / 10	Elementary	-0.4	23th
7	Cheney Hills EL	5.2 / 10	Elementary	-0.7	23th
8	Haltom Middle	5.2 / 10	Middle	-0.5	23th
9	North Oaks Middle	5.0 / 10	Middle	-0.2	19th
10	West Birdville EL	5.0 / 10	Elementary	-1.0	19th

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About Schools in Haltom City, Texas

Haltom City, Texas is home to 13 schools, including 12 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 12 public schools in this comparison average 5.5 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is David E Smith EL with a composite score of 8.4/10.

Haltom City is served by 2 school districts: IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BIRDVILLE ISD. These districts collectively serve 99,038 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	David E Smith EL 618 students · Pre-K–5th	618	Pre-K–5th	8.4
2	O H Stowe EL 675 students · Pre-K–5th	675	Pre-K–5th	7.3
3	Idea Achieve Academy 634 students · Kindergarten–5th	634	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
4	John D Spicer EL 404 students · Pre-K–5th	404	Pre-K–5th	5.7
5	Birdville EL 479 students · Pre-K–5th	479	Pre-K–5th	5.2
6	Cheney Hills EL 684 students · Pre-K–5th	684	Pre-K–5th	5.2
7	West Birdville EL 688 students · Pre-K–5th	688	Pre-K–5th	5.0

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Idea Achieve College Preparatory 465 students · 6th–10th	465	6th–10th	5.4
2	Haltom Middle 932 students · 6th–8th	932	6th–8th	5.2
3	North Oaks Middle 468 students · 6th–8th	468	6th–8th	5.0

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Haltom H S 2,755 students · 9th–12th	2,755	9th–12th	4.4
2	Shannon H S 136 students · 9th–12th	136	9th–12th	3.6

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate 25 students · Kindergarten–12th	25	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Haltom City

Haltom City, Texas · 13 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 7
Middle: 3
High: 2
Other: 1

Resources

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School Districts (2)

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

BIRDVILLE ISD

30 schools · 22,219 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Haltom City, Texas

How many schools are in Haltom City, Texas?

Haltom City has 13 schools, including 12 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Haltom City, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 12 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Haltom City is 5.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Haltom City, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Haltom City on MySchoolScout is David E Smith EL with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Haltom City, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Haltom City on MySchoolScout is David E Smith EL with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Haltom City, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Haltom City on MySchoolScout is Idea Achieve College Preparatory with a composite score of 5.4/10.

What is the best high school in Haltom City, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Haltom City on MySchoolScout is Haltom H S with a composite score of 4.4/10.

How many school districts serve Haltom City, Texas?

Haltom City is served by 2 school districts: Idea Public Schools, Birdville ISD.

Are there private schools in Haltom City, Texas?

Yes, Haltom City has 1 private school alongside 12 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Haltom City, Texas?

Among 12 public schools in Haltom City that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Haltom City, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.