Needs Improvement
#8253 of 8,552 schools in TX
Marine Creek Leadership Academy
Elementary School · LAKE WORTH ISD
4801 HUFFINES BLVD, Fort Worth, TX 76135
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
3.1
Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
3.1
Grades
1st – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#8,253 of 8,552
In Fort Worth
#216 of 235
public schools
In district
#4 of 6
LAKE WORTH ISD
School environment
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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About Marine Creek Leadership Academy
Marine Creek Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of LAKE WORTH ISD. Marine Creek Leadership Academy serves approximately 349 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Marine Creek Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,253 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Marine Creek Leadership Academy show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.1 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.3
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Marine Creek Leadership Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Marine Creek Leadership Academy — Students at Marine Creek Leadership Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.8%
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: 1.8/10.
How Marine Creek Leadership Academy Compares
See how Marine Creek Leadership 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
4801 HUFFINES BLVD, Fort Worth, TX 76135
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Marine Creek Leadership Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JOY JAMES ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DOZIER EL (rated 7.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WILLOW CREEK EL (rated 6.4/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Saginaw), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Worth, see our Fort Worth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LAKE WORTH H S Lake Worth | 0.6 mi | 4.7 |
| GREENFIELD EL Fort Worth | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| MARILYN MILLER LANGUAGE ACADEMY Fort Worth | 1.0 mi | 2.9 |
| LUCYLE COLLINS MIDDLE Fort Worth | 1.1 mi | 2.5 |
| MARINE CREEK COLLEGIATE H S Fort Worth | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| CHISHOLM TRAIL H S Fort Worth | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fort Worth | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| ED WILLKIE MIDDLE Fort Worth | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| JOY JAMES ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Fort Worth | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| MARINE CREEK MIDDLE Fort Worth | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| PARKVIEW EL Fort Worth | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| DOZIER EL Fort Worth | 2.2 mi | 7.0 |
| EFFIE MORRIS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Lake Worth | 1.9 mi | 3.2 |
| REMINGTON POINT EL Fort Worth | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| N A HOWRY STEAM ACADEMY Lake Worth | 2.0 mi | 4.0 |
| CREEKVIEW MIDDLE Fort Worth | 2.3 mi | 7.6 |
| W J TURNER EL Fort Worth | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| ELMER C WATSON H S Fort Worth | 2.6 mi | 7.0 |
| ALTER DISCIPLINE CAMPUS Fort Worth | 2.6 mi | 4.8 |
| WILLOW CREEK EL Saginaw | 2.7 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76135 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,590
Median Home Value
$250,600
Median Rent
$1,210/mo
Population
18,903
College Educated
21.8%
Homeownership
62.5%
Avg Commute
27.9 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
39.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ANDREWS EL Austin, TX | 3.1 |
| BLOOMINGTON EL Bloomington, TX | 3.1 |
| CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LOWER EL Tyler, TX | 3.1 |
| HARRIS R P EL Houston, TX | 3.1 |
| HART EL El Paso, TX | 3.1 |
| HENDERSON N EL Houston, TX | 3.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Marine Creek Leadership Academy
What grades does Marine Creek Leadership Academy serve?
Marine Creek Leadership Academy serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Marine Creek Leadership Academy?
Marine Creek Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marine Creek Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marine Creek Leadership Academy is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marine Creek Leadership Academy rank in TX?
Marine Creek Leadership Academy ranks #8,253 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Marine Creek Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Marine Creek Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Marine Creek Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marine Creek Leadership Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marine Creek Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, Marine Creek Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marine Creek Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Marine Creek Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marine Creek Leadership Academy?
84.8% of students at Marine Creek Leadership 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (817) 306-4270
Resources & Links
District
LAKE WORTH ISD- District Enrollment
- 3,238
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,817
- District Rank
- #4 of 6
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