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S S Dillow EL

Elementary School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX

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

4000 AVE N, Fort Worth, TX 76105

  • Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$13,690
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at S S Dillow EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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

97.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where S S Dillow 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$46,482

Median home value

$117,600

Median rent

$1,172/mo

College educated

4.9%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76105; 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
Fort Worth Save Our ChildrenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–50.3 mi23Compare →
T a Sims ELEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–50.6 mi590Compare →
Mcrae ELEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–50.7 mi572Compare →
Rocketship Dennis Dunkins ELCharter · enrollment unverified4.9PK–40.8 mi417Compare →

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.

Fort Worth ISD

Schools in district
138
Rank in district
#56 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

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

About S S Dillow EL

S S Dillow EL is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 410 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #5,969 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about S S Dillow EL

What grades does S S Dillow EL serve?

S S Dillow EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend S S Dillow EL?

S S Dillow EL has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at S S Dillow EL?

The student-teacher ratio at S S Dillow EL is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does S S Dillow EL rank in TX?

S S Dillow EL ranks #5,969 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is S S Dillow EL's MySchoolScout rating?

S S Dillow EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 S S Dillow EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, S S Dillow EL has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is S S Dillow EL a charter school?

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

Is S S Dillow EL a Title I school?

No, S S Dillow EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for S S Dillow EL?

97.8% of students at S S Dillow 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
410
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 76105)
22,550
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
31.2
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 76105; 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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