Birdville Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Birdville Isd

Birdville ISD spans a cluster of communities in Tarrant County north of Fort Worth—including Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Hurst, and parts of Fort Worth itself—with a mid-sized enrollment distributed across a traditional PK-12 structure of elementary, middle, and high schools. The district's demographic makeup is predominantly Hispanic, with meaningful populations of white, Black, and Asian students. The community includes areas with moderate housing values and rental costs, though the district boundaries touch neighborhoods that vary considerably in economic character, from lower-cost zones in Fort Worth and Haltom City to more affluent pockets in North Richland Hills and toward Keller.

Academic performance in Birdville ISD shows a split picture by subject and grade level. In English language arts, reading proficiency rates across middle grades hold around the middle range, with roughly half of sixth and seventh graders meeting or exceeding grade-level standards. Third-grade reading proficiency is measurably stronger. Math performance is weaker, with proficiency rates in the elementary grades—particularly grades three through five—tracking well below half. By sixth and seventh grade, math proficiency reaches around two-fifths of students. Eighth-grade science shows a solid outcome with roughly half meeting standards, while fifth-grade science is lower. Social studies in eighth grade is a soft spot, with less than a third meeting proficiency. The underlying pattern suggests students are gaining ground in the upper middle grades and in science, but elementary math fundamentals and social studies remain areas where a parent may want to look further into the school's instructional approach and intervention systems.

Across all tested subjects at the district level, about three-quarters of students meet or exceed the "approaches" standard, one-half meet grade-level expectations, and about a fifth master the content. This distribution indicates the bulk of Birdville's students are hitting the minimum bar but fewer are excelling.

When placed against the other districts in Tarrant County, Birdville's overall proficiency sits above the midpoint, a meaningful strength. Chronic absenteeism runs slightly above the county median at about a fifth of students, suggesting some engagement or access challenges. Per-pupil spending is in the middle range of county districts, on the lower half.

In terms of the community context, housing in the district's footprint is moderately valued, down slightly in recent months, while rental markets have ticked upward. Mortgage rates and unemployment in the region track near national levels, and the median household income locally sits solid. The district has been managing its tax rate downward over several years—a substantial decline in the property tax rate over the past years without raising the overall tax burden—which matters meaningfully for families considering relocation or property purchase.

The district has pursued a multi-year facilities modernization program. In 2022, voters approved a major bond for campus rebuilds, safety upgrades, technology, and buses, with no property tax rate increase attached. The district consolidated two small elementary schools into a rebuilt David E. Smith Elementary in Haltom City. In November 2024, voters rejected a scaled-back proposal to build indoor practice facilities at the district's three traditional high schools, so families evaluating athletics options should know those facilities will not be added. The district's tax rate trajectory and infrastructure investment signal a management approach focused on cost control and long-term renewal rather than expansion.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

22,219

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 47%

Black 10%

White 34%

Asian 4%

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

22%

70%

Gr 4

21%

71%

Gr 5

27%

71%

Gr 6

43%

74%

Gr 7

44%

70%

Gr 8

43%

68%

Math

Gr 3

34%

62%

Gr 4

22%

59%

Gr 5

38%

61%

Gr 6

27%

60%

Gr 7

29%

59%

Gr 8

32%

46%

Science

Gr 5

48%

Gr 8

43%

65%

Social studies

Gr 8

20%

40%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

49%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

49%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

52%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

Schools in this District

33 schools are officially reported under this district.

ALLIENE MULLENDORE EL

BIRDVILLE EL

DAVID E SMITH EL

ACADEMY AT CARRIE F THOMAS

NORTH RICHLAND MIDDLE

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

33%

Grade 3

21%

Grade 4

24%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 6

39%

Grade 7

37%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

55%

Grade 3

20%

Grade 4

28%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 6

53%

Grade 7

53%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

32%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

28%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$321,838

Year-over-year change-2.3%

Range across 12 ZIP codes$219K to $917K

vs. state typical1.07x

vs. national typical0.87x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (12 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76117	Haltom City	$234K	-6.1%	24.6%
76180	North Richland Hills	$339K	-1.1%	23.3%
76182	North Richland Hills	$415K	-0.6%	17.9%
76118	Fort Worth	$328K	-1.2%	12.5%
76148	Watauga	$273K	-1.6%	8.3%
76137	Fort Worth	$321K	-1.8%	6.0%
76054	Hurst	$422K	+0.9%	4.8%
76053	Hurst	$305K	-1.4%	1.7%
76112	Fort Worth	$247K	-2.5%	0.4%
76111	Fort Worth	$219K	-6.6%	0.4%
76248	Keller	$594K	-0.3%	0.1%
76034	Colleyville	$917K	+1.6%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,730/mo

Year-over-year change+3.0%

Range across 11 ZIP codes$1,199 to $2,625/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (11 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
76117	Haltom City	$1,371	+8.9%	24.6%
76180	North Richland Hills	$1,462	-1.1%	23.3%
76182	North Richland Hills	$2,206	+3.0%	17.9%
76118	Fort Worth	$1,847	+2.1%	12.5%
76148	Watauga	$2,041	+2.2%	8.3%
76137	Fort Worth	$1,575	-0.8%	6.0%
76054	Hurst	$2,625	—	4.8%
76053	Hurst	$1,408	+1.5%	1.7%
76112	Fort Worth	$1,199	+0.4%	0.4%
76111	Fort Worth	$1,472	-0.3%	0.4%
76248	Keller	$1,798	+2.7%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,624/mo

Home price / national median income3.8x

Annual rent / national median income24.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$106/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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