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#4222 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 49% in state

Luella Merrett EL

Elementary School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX

A Fort Worth ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

7325 KERMIT AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76116

  • Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$13,690
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at Luella Merrett EL score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

89.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Luella Merrett 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat 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

$54,738

Median home value

$286,500

Median rent

$1,205/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

35.8%

Poverty rate

22.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76116; 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
Montessori School of Fort WorthPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–81.1 mi123Compare →
Ridglea Hills ELEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.1 mi722Compare →
Idea Rise AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–51.3 mi710Compare →
Waverly Park ELEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–51.3 mi671Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

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
#29 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

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

About Luella Merrett EL

Luella Merrett EL is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 446 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,222 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Luella Merrett EL

What grades does Luella Merrett EL serve?

Luella Merrett EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Luella Merrett EL?

Luella Merrett EL has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Luella Merrett EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Luella Merrett EL is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Luella Merrett EL rank in TX?

Luella Merrett EL ranks #4,222 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Luella Merrett EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Luella Merrett 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 Luella Merrett EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Luella Merrett EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Luella Merrett EL a charter school?

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

Is Luella Merrett EL a Title I school?

No, Luella Merrett EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luella Merrett EL?

89.5% of students at Luella Merrett 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
446
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
Area population (ZIP 76116)
49,685
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
34.7
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 76116; 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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