Birdville ISD School District
School District · Haltom City, Texas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
30
19 elem, 7 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,940
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
30
19 elem, 7 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,940
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Birdville ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Birdville ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Smithfield Middle
North Richland Hills · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Smithfield EL
North Richland Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Green Valley EL
North Richland Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#479 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,940
$2,028 vs Texas median
District size
22,219 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Birdville ISD ranks #479 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Birdville ISD's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are Smithfield Middle (8.8/10), Smithfield EL (8.7/10), and Green Valley EL (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Birdville ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Birdville ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Birdville ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (30 of 30). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smithfield Middle | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Smithfield EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Green Valley EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | W a Porter EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Grace E Hardeman EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | North Ridge Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | North Ridge EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Walker Creek EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Watauga Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Birdville H S | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 30 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Birdville ISD
Birdville ISD serves 22,219 students across 30 ranked schools in Tarrant County, Texas. The district's average school score is 6.4 out of 10 — a useful baseline, but one that understates what parents can access with deliberate campus selection. Several schools push well above that mark, and the gap between the average and the district's top performers is wide enough to make school choice matter.
Elementary performance is Birdville's clearest strength. Green Valley Elementary leads all 30 district schools with a score of 8.9 out of 10 — the highest rating in the district by a meaningful margin. David E. Smith Elementary and Walker Creek Elementary both score 8.5, and Foster Village Elementary follows at 8.4. That cluster of four elementary campuses at 8.4 or better sits more than two full points above the district average. Parents zoned to any of these schools are looking at options that consistently outperform the broader Birdville baseline.
The middle school picture is smaller but still has a clear leader. Richland Middle scores 8.2 out of 10, making it the top-rated middle campus in the district. For families already enrolled at one of the high-performing elementaries, tracking the feeder pattern into Richland is worth doing early — continuity between a strong elementary experience and a strong middle school is not guaranteed in every district, but the data here aligns well.
At 22,219 students, Birdville sits in the mid-size range for a Texas suburban district. Thirty campuses means enough scale for varied programming, but individual school scores still carry real weight. The 2.5-point spread between the district average and its best school tells parents that where you land within Birdville matters. Districts with tighter score distributions offer more consistency across campuses; Birdville rewards families who research boundaries early and prioritize elementary placement. The concentration of top scores at the elementary level makes that the most critical decision point for parents entering the district.
District Map
Schools in Birdville ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Birdville ISD with test data.
Schools in Birdville ISD
30 schools Elementary Schools 19
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Haltom City
- Total Enrollment
- 22,219
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,484
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Birdville ISD?
Birdville ISD has 30 schools in total — 19 elementary, 7 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Birdville ISD?
The average composite rating for Birdville ISD is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Birdville ISD?
Birdville ISD spends $10,940 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Birdville ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Birdville ISD is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Birdville ISD?
Smithfield Middle is the highest-rated school in Birdville ISD with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Birdville ISD?
Across schools in Birdville ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Birdville ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Birdville ISD has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 30 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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