The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Dewberry El
Dewberry Elementary sits in a community undergoing rapid suburban expansion. Forney has roughly doubled in population over the past decade and now hosts more than a dozen active residential developments, from large master-planned communities to newer projects, all anchored by relative affordability, highway access near Dallas, and the Forney ISD district's reputation. The school itself enrolls a student body that reflects this growth: a few hundred children spread across kindergarten through fourth grade, with the majority eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and the majority Black, with meaningful Hispanic enrollment and smaller Asian, white, and multiracial populations.
On state assessments, the school's performance is weak. In grade three, roughly one in five students met or exceeded state proficiency in math; in grade four, the rate was similar. English language arts results were somewhat stronger, with about one in three third graders and about one in four fourth graders reaching proficiency, though that still represents a minority of students tested. Across all subjects and grades combined, about half of students scored at the "approaches" level (the lowest proficiency tier), roughly one quarter at "meets" or above, and very few at the highest level. These numbers place the school in the bottom quartile of proficiency among districts in Kaufman County, a comparison set of seven districts. A parent may want to understand more from the school about the factors driving these results and what interventions are underway.
The school is newer; directory records mark it as recently operational, which may mean staffing, curriculum adoption, or instructional coherence is still being established. State assessment participation data was not available in the reported results, so a parent cannot see whether the tested groups are fully representative of the enrollment. Special education and English learner counts were also not provided, so the full picture of student support needs is unclear. The school's website or a direct conversation with the principal could fill these gaps and provide detail on any literacy or numeracy initiatives, tutoring, classroom composition by grade, or teacher stability that might affect the academic environment.
The community around Dewberry offers the amenities of a growing suburb with some small-town texture. Forney retains a historic downtown with antique shops and events, though most daily life spreads across residential developments and retail corridors along Highway 80. Major civic gathering places include Forney Community Park with trails, sports facilities, and an amphitheater. Public bus service connects to nearby communities, and Dallas is accessible by car in under an hour. Housing values have declined modestly over the past year but remain below state and national medians, keeping affordability attractive for families. Major employers include the school district itself, an Amazon fulfillment center, healthcare providers, and growing retail.
For families new to Forney or considering Dewberry, the choice comes down to whether the community's growth trajectory and affordability outweigh concern about the school's current test performance. The school is small enough for individual attention but faces measurable academic headwinds that would benefit from direct inquiry.
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