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#4221 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 49% in state
Benbrook EL
Elementary School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX
A Fort Worth ISD elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 MERCEDES ST, Fort Worth, TX 76126
- Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benbrook EL score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benbrook EL 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Worth), 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
$107,668
Median home value
$357,000
Median rent
$1,677/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76126; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basis BenbrookCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| St Peter's Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Westpark ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Luella Merrett ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 446 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fort Worth ISD
- Schools in district
- 138
- Rank in district
- #28 of 131
- District spending per student
- $13,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benbrook EL is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benbrook EL
Benbrook EL is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 351 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,221 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benbrook EL
What grades does Benbrook EL serve?
Benbrook EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Benbrook EL?
Benbrook EL has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benbrook EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Benbrook EL is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benbrook EL rank in TX?
Benbrook EL ranks #4,221 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Benbrook EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Benbrook EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Benbrook EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benbrook EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Benbrook EL a charter school?
No, Benbrook EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benbrook EL a Title I school?
No, Benbrook EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benbrook EL?
61.0% of students at Benbrook EL 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
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (817) 815-6400
- Area population (ZIP 76126)
- 25,920
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
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 76126; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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