Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John D Spicer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: John D Spicer Elementary serves the western part of its school district in Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and some residing as far as 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John D Spicer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
John D Spicer Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John D Spicer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John D Spicer Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2322 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John D Spicer Elementary School's ranking?
John D Spicer Elementary School is ranked #2322 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John D Spicer Elementary School often compared to?
John D Spicer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John D Spicer Elementary School?
431 students attend John D Spicer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of John D Spicer Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John D Spicer Elementary School?
John D Spicer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John D Spicer Elementary School offer ?
John D Spicer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John D Spicer Elementary School part of?
John D Spicer Elementary School is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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