Excellent
#1096 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 13% in state
Fine Arts Academy
Elementary School · WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD
8301 DOWNE DR, Fort Worth, TX 76108
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#1,096 of 8,552
In Fort Worth
#9 of 235
public schools
In district
#1 of 8
WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD
Academic growth
8.7 / 10
Excellent
School snapshot
What to know before comparing options
Fine Arts Academy at Tannahill is White Settlement ISD's strongest current elementary profile on MySchoolScout, with an 8.3/10 rating and recent reading results above 70%. The useful comparison set is nearby public elementaries: North EL, Liberty EL, West EL, Western Hills EL, Luella Merrett EL, and Blue Haze EL. Use the official WSISD links below to confirm campus details, boundaries, open enrollment, and transfer-list guidance before making a final shortlist.
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- District avg 6.1
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Fine Arts Academy — Students at Fine Arts Academy score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Fine Arts Academy Compares
See how Fine Arts Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8301 DOWNE DR, Fort Worth, TX 76108
Nearby Schools and Labeled Alternatives
20 within 2.6 miSame-level public alternatives named in the source packet are listed first when present; broader nearby rows keep their level or type label.
| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH EL White Settlement Same-level public option | 2.1 mi | 7.5 |
| LIBERTY EL White Settlement Same-level public option | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| WESTERN HILLS EL Fort Worth Same-level public option | 0.7 mi | 2.2 |
| WESTERN HILLS PRI Fort Worth Same-level public option | 0.7 mi | 3.8 |
| WEST EL White Settlement Same-level public option | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| LUELLA MERRETT EL Fort Worth Same-level public option | 2.4 mi | 6.4 |
| BLUE HAZE EL Fort Worth Same-level public option | 2.3 mi | 4.8 |
| BREWER MIDDLE White Settlement Middle row | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| ST PETER THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CLASSICAL SCHOOL Fort Worth Elementary row | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| IDEA RISE COLLEGE PREPARATORY Fort Worth Middle row | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| IDEA RISE ACADEMY Fort Worth Elementary public row | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| LEONARD MIDDLE Fort Worth Middle row | 1.8 mi | 2.0 |
| WAVERLY PARK EL Fort Worth Elementary public row | 1.9 mi | 3.3 |
| WESTERN HILLS H S Fort Worth High row | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Fort Worth Private row | 1.9 mi | 5.1 |
| APPLIED LEARNING ACAD Fort Worth Middle row | 2.2 mi | 5.8 |
| COVENANT CLASSICAL SCHOOL Fort Worth Private row | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| M L PHILLIPS EL Fort Worth Elementary public row | 2.2 mi | 2.6 |
| RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY FORT WORTH Fort Worth High row | 2.4 mi | 3.4 |
| BREWER H S Fort Worth High row | 2.6 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76108 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,471
Median Home Value
$238,800
Median Rent
$1,418/mo
Population
44,762
College Educated
27.8%
Homeownership
71.1%
Avg Commute
27.8 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
36.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fine Arts Academy
What grades does Fine Arts Academy serve?
Fine Arts Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fine Arts Academy rank in TX?
Fine Arts Academy ranks #1,096 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Fine Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fine Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Fine Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fine Arts Academy has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fine Arts Academy a charter school?
No, Fine Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fine Arts Academy?
43.7% of students at Fine Arts Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 43.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (817) 367-5396
Resources & Links
District
WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD- District Enrollment
- 6,895
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,991
- District Rank
- #1 of 8
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