The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Math. The lowest is 20% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on J T Stevens El
J T Stevens Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Fort Worth, a city in the midst of rapid expansion and significant housing growth. The school sits in the 76133 zip code on the southwestern side of the district's service area, a region that spans most of Fort Worth plus several surrounding communities.
The school's student body reflects Fort Worth's demographic diversity. About two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating substantial economic need. Enrollment is small, around four to five hundred students distributed across seven grade levels, with the upper elementary grades (third through fifth) somewhat larger than the pre-K and primary grades. The racial and ethnic makeup includes roughly equal shares of Hispanic and white students, with a meaningful population of Black students and a smaller Asian population. Data on English learners and students receiving special education services was not available, so a parent may want to contact the school directly for fuller understanding of those populations.
Academic proficiency across tested grades and subjects falls below the midpoint when compared against other districts in Tarrant County. State assessment results for fourth and fifth grades show proficiency rates in the low range. In fourth grade, reading and math proficiency each reach the upper twenties percentagewise, while in fifth grade math climbs slightly higher but reading remains comparable. Science proficiency in fifth grade is lower still. The school's overall proficiency index places it below the county median. Third grade results are limited because most of those students took Spanish-language assessments with very small sample sizes, which means reliable proficiency data are not available for that grade. A parent should understand that performance on state assessments is a weak area here and may want to ask the school about the specific strategies in place to address proficiency in reading and math.
No graduation rate data appear because the school serves only elementary grades. Attendance and chronic absenteeism data were not provided, though this information may be available through the school directly. Similarly, information about special programs, course offerings, or extracurricular activities was not included in the available data.
The surrounding community is in transition. Fort Worth has grown rapidly in recent years and is now one of the nation's ten largest cities, with particularly active building on the western and northwestern edges where the school is situated. Housing values in the 76133 area are moderate relative to state and national benchmarks, and rental costs are a meaningful portion of household income. Major employers in the region span aerospace and defense, health care, and government sectors, with American Airlines headquartered in Fort Worth and Lockheed Martin operating a significant facility nearby.
For families considering this school, the key takeaway is that J T Stevens is a small, economically diverse elementary in a rapidly growing part of Fort Worth, but current state assessment results show weak proficiency that warrants closer conversation with school leadership about reading and math support, curriculum approaches, and school-specific interventions before making an enrollment decision.
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