Tanglewood Elementary School

3060 Overton Park W
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tanglewood Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 1% in TX
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tanglewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Tanglewood Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
503 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Tanglewood Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tanglewood Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#77 out of 8079 schools
(Top 1%)
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75-79%
37%
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80-84%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
53%
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Black
10%
13%
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White
68%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tanglewood Elementary School's ranking?
Tanglewood Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tanglewood Elementary School often compared to?
Tanglewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Overton Park Elementary School, Lily B Clayton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Tanglewood Elementary School?
503 students attend Tanglewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tanglewood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tanglewood Elementary School?
Tanglewood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tanglewood Elementary School offer ?
Tanglewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tanglewood Elementary School part of?
Tanglewood Elementary School is part of Fort Worth ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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