The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on S S Dillow El
S S Dillow Elementary is a kindergarten-through-fifth-grade school in Fort Worth serving an economically challenged student population in a rapidly growing city. Nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the enrollment leans heavily toward Hispanic students, with a smaller Black student population and very few white students. The school sits in a neighborhood experiencing the housing cost pressures that have come with Fort Worth's explosive population growth, though median home values in the school's zip code remain below the Texas state benchmark and remain affordable compared to many other Texas cities.
Academic performance across the school is below the countywide average. In reading (ELA), the school's overall proficiency rate is below the midpoint among Tarrant County school districts. In math, performance sits in the bottom quartile. The pattern shows some grade-level variation. Third-grade math proficiency is quite low, while fourth-grade reading reaches roughly the midpoint of the county range. By fifth grade, reading proficiency rises noticeably and is closer to typical county levels, though math proficiency remains weak. A small cohort of fifth-grade students took the Spanish-language assessment in both math and science and did not meet proficiency standards on either. This reflects the bilingual or dual-language composition of the student body, though the data do not specify the exact number of English learners or their breakdown. Students scoring at the "approaches" level (the lowest proficiency tier) are a majority or near-majority across subjects, while the share meeting or mastering grade-level standards is modest.
The school has not yet had a year of trend data reported, so it is not possible to see whether performance is moving or stable. A parent may want to ask the school directly about recent initiatives, curriculum changes, or support structures aimed at raising proficiency, especially in math and in the early grades where foundational skills are critical.
Fort Worth ISD is a large, geographically spread district serving the city proper plus Benbrook, Westover Hills, Westworth Village, and portions of other communities. The city itself is one of America's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, having crossed a major population milestone in recent years and continuing to add residents at a rate that outpaces regional peers. That rapid growth has reshaped the housing market; while homes and rents remain accessible compared to Austin or Dallas, affordability has tightened considerably, and rental costs have risen sharply. The city's economy centers on aerospace and defense (including major assembly operations), government, education, health care, and aviation, with American Airlines headquartered there. Civic life is organized around several distinct centers: downtown with its pedestrian core and Sundance Square, the Cultural District holding world-class art museums several miles west, and the Stockyards National Historic District reflecting the city's Western heritage. Parks, trails, and public transit (including the TEXRail line to the airport and commuter rail to Dallas) anchor daily life in pockets of the city, though public transit coverage is not uniform citywide.
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