The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in English language arts. The lowest is 45% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Eagle Heights El
Eagle Heights Elementary is a public school in the small city of Azle, located in the Fort Worth area of North Texas. The school serves about a grade band from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade and sits in a region experiencing steady residential growth where families are drawn to more affordable housing options on the city's expanding edges.
The school's current academic performance shows mixed results across reading and math. In English language arts, students performed better, with roughly three in five at or above proficiency on state tests. Math proficiency was noticeably lower, with about half of tested students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. When the state's full proficiency scale is used—which includes both students who meet grade-level goals and those who master them—Eagle Heights shows that the largest group of students are approaching proficiency but not yet there, while a smaller proportion are achieving mastery. The pattern suggests that reading instruction is more effective than math instruction at this school right now, and that math is a priority area where a parent may want to look further into what supports are in place.
The school's student body is economically diverse but economically stressed. About two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower-income community. The racial and ethnic makeup is majority Hispanic with a substantial white minority and small numbers of other groups represented. The school offers testing in both English and Spanish, which reflects its bilingual or dual-language student population, though enrollment data on English learners was not available.
Eagle Heights is one of eight elementary schools in Azle ISD serving a district that has undergone significant recent change. Voters approved a major bond in 2023 to fund new construction and renovation across the district, including modernization of eight elementary buildings like Eagle Heights, with work expected to wrap up by summer 2026. The district is also restructuring grade configurations so that elementary schools will serve pre-K through fourth grade, reducing how many times students change buildings as they move through early grades. These improvements reflect a district investing in its facilities for growth, though construction can create temporary disruption.
Azle ISD is notable for lowering its property tax rate for five consecutive years, a sustained effort at tax relief that has appeal to families relocating from higher-tax areas. Housing in Azle is less expensive than in the city of Fort Worth proper, which drives migration to the area.
When measured against other districts in Tarrant County, Eagle Heights' overall proficiency sits in the top quartile, meaning it outperforms the majority of county districts. This is a relevant point of comparison for families considering the area.
The school is small enough that families and staff know each other, and large enough to have structured programs and grade-level cohorts. It is a regular public school with no charter, magnet, or specialized designation. No data was available on disciplinary practices, specialized staffing, chronic absenteeism, or gifted programs, so a parent would want to ask the school directly about those topics.
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