Excellent
#249 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 3% in state
Argyle West
Elementary School · Argyle ISD · Argyle, TX
An Argyle ISD elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1741 OLD JUSTIN RD, Argyle, TX 76226
- Math 69% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Argyle West score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Argyle West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average529/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Argyle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$170,530
Median home value
$554,900
Median rent
$3,088/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
93.8%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Thompson ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Argyle South ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 959 | Compare → |
| Hilltop ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,004 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Argyle ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,845NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Argyle West is listed in ARGYLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Argyle West
Argyle West is a public elementary school in Argyle, TX, part of Argyle ISD, serving approximately 965 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Argyle West
What grades does Argyle West serve?
Argyle West serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Argyle West?
Argyle West has an enrollment of approximately 965 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argyle West?
The student-teacher ratio at Argyle West is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Argyle West rank in TX?
Argyle West ranks #249 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Argyle West's MySchoolScout rating?
Argyle West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Argyle West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Argyle West has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Argyle West a charter school?
No, Argyle West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Argyle West a Title I school?
No, Argyle West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Argyle West?
5.3% of students at Argyle West qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 965
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Denton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (940) 246-4007
- Area population (ZIP 76226)
- 40,516
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76226; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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