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#8390 of 8,552 schools in TX

Edward Briscoe EL

Elementary School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX

A Fort Worth ISD elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2751 YUMA AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76104

  • Math 9% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 15% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-34.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-39.3 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-21.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$13,690
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at Edward Briscoe EL score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency9%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency15%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 70 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
9%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

96.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Edward Briscoe 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

$56,848

Median home value

$145,000

Median rent

$1,385/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

38.3%

Poverty rate

30.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Morningside ELEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.6 mi410Compare →
Carroll Peak ELEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–50.9 mi477Compare →
Mitchell Boulevard ELCharter · enrollment unverified6.4PK–51.1 mi352Compare →
Worth Heights ELEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.4 mi484Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Fort Worth ISD

Schools in district
138
Rank in district
#124 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

Edward Briscoe EL is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edward Briscoe EL

Edward Briscoe EL is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 270 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,390 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edward Briscoe EL

What grades does Edward Briscoe EL serve?

Edward Briscoe EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Edward Briscoe EL?

Edward Briscoe EL has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Briscoe EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Edward Briscoe EL is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edward Briscoe EL rank in TX?

Edward Briscoe EL ranks #8,390 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Edward Briscoe EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Edward Briscoe EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Edward Briscoe EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward Briscoe EL has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Edward Briscoe EL a charter school?

No, Edward Briscoe EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edward Briscoe EL a Title I school?

No, Edward Briscoe EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward Briscoe EL?

96.7% of students at Edward Briscoe 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
270
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
Area population (ZIP 76104)
20,694
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
31.8
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 76104; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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