The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Math. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hommel El
Hommel Elementary serves grades one through five in Everman, a small city adjacent to Fort Worth in Tarrant County. The school draws a student population that is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share of Black students and smaller numbers of Asian, white, and multiracial children. Nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a neighborhood of significant economic need.
The school's state assessment results show uneven performance across subjects and grades. In fourth-grade English language arts, about half of students met or exceeded the state proficiency standard. Fifth-grade math and English each showed proficiency near forty percent. Third-grade English proficiency was much lower, at twenty percent on a Spanish-language assessment. In fifth-grade science, no students met the proficiency standard on the Spanish test; the sample size was small, so a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the context. Data for third and fourth grade math on the Spanish assessment was incomplete, limiting the full picture. Overall, proficiency across all tested grades and subjects tracked below the midpoint compared to other districts in Tarrant County.
Hommel is part of Everman ISD, which has undertaken significant capital work in recent years. Voters approved a bond package in 2024 that included renovation and expansion of Hommel itself alongside three other elementary schools and a multipurpose facility at the high school. This is the district's first bond of that scale in several years and signals sustained investment in facilities. The district has also launched dual-credit and early-college pathways, including a partnership with Texas Wesleyan University that allows students to earn college credits before high school graduation, and an Early College High School program with Tarrant County College offering no-cost college coursework.
The 2024 bond did raise the district's property tax rate. For a family considering a move to the area, the housing market in the zip code is moderately valued, with recent year-over-year price changes reflecting a slight softening. Rent remains relatively affordable compared to national benchmarks, though rent-to-income ratios are substantial for lower-income families.
Hommel is small for its grade band, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across the five grades. The school's academic performance suggests it serves students with significant academic support needs. A parent should seek more detail directly from the school about how it addresses early-grade literacy, particularly in English, and how it supports students learning in Spanish. The investment announced by the district and the expansion of college-pathway options reflect a district attempting to upgrade both its buildings and its academic trajectory, though results at the elementary level have room to grow.
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