Azle Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Azle Isd

Azle Independent School District serves a mid-sized enrollment across prekindergarten through grade 12 in and around Azle in Tarrant County, with students drawn from Azle proper, Springtown, parts of Weatherford, and edges of Fort Worth. The district covers an area of mixed small-town and suburban character where housing has remained relatively stable and property tax rates have declined for consecutive years, making affordability a relatively steady factor for families in the area.

Recent academic results show a mixed profile. English language arts is the stronger area, with about half to just over half of students in grades 3 through 8 reaching proficiency on state assessments. Mathematics proficiency is lower and less consistent, ranging from roughly one quarter to somewhat over four in ten students depending on grade, with a noticeable dip in grade 7. Science poses a steeper challenge, particularly in grade 5 where only about one in five students reached proficiency; eighth-grade science improved to about four in ten. Social studies was the weakest tested area, with only about one in five eighth graders meeting the standard. Overall, the district's proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Tarrant County's districts, though the variation across subjects and grades signals areas where students need stronger support.

The district is experiencing growth. Nearly seven hundred students attend ninth grade, a meaningful jump from the middle grades, reflecting enrollment trends that prompted facility planning. In response, voters approved a substantial bond in November 2023 funding a new Azle Junior High, expansion of another junior high campus, renovations to eight elementary schools, and a new maintenance facility, with completion expected by summer 2026. Alongside construction, the district is implementing a structural realignment: eight elementary campuses will convert to prekindergarten through fifth grade configuration, and junior highs will serve grades 6 through 8. This reduces the number of times children transition between buildings as they progress through school.

The student body is predominantly white and Hispanic, with white students making up roughly two-thirds of the district and Hispanic students about three in ten. Other groups represent small shares. Specific data on free-or-reduced-price lunch rates and English learner counts were not available, limiting a full picture of economic and language diversity. Chronic absenteeism runs at nearly a fifth of students, putting the district around the midpoint compared to other Tarrant County districts, so attendance is an area worth monitoring.

The district operates from a position of moderate financial discipline. Property tax rates have fallen for five consecutive years, a sustained decrease that lowers the burden on homeowners as assessed valuations change. Per-pupil spending sits in the middle-to-upper range among county districts, supporting a baseline of services without extraordinary per-child outlay.

Program offerings appear limited in the available data; specific information on AP courses, career pathways, dual-credit options, or specialized academics was not provided. A parent may want to contact the district directly to understand what advanced or alternative pathways are available at the high school level.

A graduation rate was not reported, a data gap that typically means the state did not receive it or the district has not yet published it for the most recent year. A parent should ask the high school directly about completion rates and pathways for students who do not follow a traditional four-year trajectory.

Azle ISD represents a district in transition, with facility modernization underway and grade realignment ahead. Families choosing the district are accepting modest academic performance in exchange for lower tax burden, visible investment in infrastructure, and a small-town or outer-suburban setting. The fit depends on a family's comfort with a community experiencing growth and their need for specific advanced programs, which would warrant direct conversation with the district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,218

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 29%

Black 2%

White 64%

Asian 0%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

43%

58%

Gr 4

50%

64%

Gr 5

41%

65%

Gr 6

46%

62%

Gr 7

37%

64%

Gr 8

43%

68%

Math

Gr 3

—

50%

Gr 4

39%

58%

Gr 5

25%

—

Gr 6

29%

49%

Gr 7

20%

36%

Gr 8

29%

53%

Science

Gr 5

17%

—

Gr 8

33%

51%

Social studies

Gr 8

15%

31%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

39%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

39%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

46%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

13%

—

Schools in this District

14 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

41%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

37%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 6

27%

Grade 7

42%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

49%

Grade 3

56%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 6

50%

Grade 7

56%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

21%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

23%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$347,934

Year-over-year change-1.3%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$285K to $466K

vs. state typical1.15x

vs. national typical0.94x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76020	Azle	$333K	-1.4%	66.0%
76085	Weatherford	$466K	-0.5%	14.8%
76135	Fort Worth	$285K	-0.4%	9.7%
76108	Fort Worth	$288K	-2.9%	6.3%
76087	Weatherford	$457K	-0.3%	1.8%
76082	Springtown	$390K	-0.7%	1.3%
76023	Boyd	$368K	-2.0%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,743/mo

Year-over-year change+1.5%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1,499 to $1,902/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
76020	Azle	$1,810	+1.6%	66.0%
76085	Weatherford	$1,499	—	14.8%
76135	Fort Worth	$1,623	+3.4%	9.7%
76108	Fort Worth	$1,781	-1.0%	6.3%
76087	Weatherford	$1,677	-1.5%	1.8%
76082	Springtown	$1,902	—	1.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,756/mo

Home price / national median income4.2x

Annual rent / national median income25.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$13/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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