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#8329 of 8,552 schools in TX
Marilyn Miller Language Academy
Elementary School · Lake Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX
A Lake Worth ISD elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5250 ESTRELLA DR, Fort Worth, TX 76106
- Math 9% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marilyn Miller Language Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marilyn Miller Language Academy 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$53,486
Median home value
$167,600
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
6.3%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy James Academy of LeadershipEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Marine Creek Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| W J Turner ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 360 | 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.
Lake Worth ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marilyn Miller Language Academy is listed in LAKE WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marilyn Miller Language Academy
Marilyn Miller Language Academy is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Lake Worth ISD, serving approximately 526 students in grades 1st-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,329 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marilyn Miller Language Academy
What grades does Marilyn Miller Language Academy serve?
Marilyn Miller Language Academy serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Marilyn Miller Language Academy?
Marilyn Miller Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marilyn Miller Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marilyn Miller Language Academy is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marilyn Miller Language Academy rank in TX?
Marilyn Miller Language Academy ranks #8,329 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Marilyn Miller Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Marilyn Miller Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Marilyn Miller Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marilyn Miller Language Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marilyn Miller Language Academy a charter school?
No, Marilyn Miller Language Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marilyn Miller Language Academy a Title I school?
No, Marilyn Miller Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marilyn Miller Language Academy?
91.1% of students at Marilyn Miller Language 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (817) 306-4280
- Area population (ZIP 76106)
- 36,374
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 76106; 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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