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A V Cato Elementary School vs. Academy At Carrie F Thomas

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School Overview

School
A V Cato Elementary School
4501 Barbara Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76114
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Academy At Carrie F Thomas
8200 O Brian Way
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A V Cato Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy At Carrie F Thomas ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
601 students
552 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at A V Cato Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy At Carrie F Thomas over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at A V Cato Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy At Carrie F Thomas.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at A V Cato Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy At Carrie F Thomas over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at A V Cato Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Castleberry Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy At Carrie F Thomas with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Birdville Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#5876 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#3264 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of A V Cato Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy At Carrie F Thomas, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
41%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A V Cato Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Castleberry Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy At Carrie F Thomas who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Birdville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A V Cato Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Castleberry Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy At Carrie F Thomas who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Birdville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A V Cato Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Castleberry Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy At Carrie F Thomas who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Birdville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of A V Cato Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Academy At Carrie F Thomas by grade.
Pre-K Students
77
38
Kindergarten Students
87
92
Grade 1 Students
76
95
Grade 2 Students
89
86
Grade 3 Students
78
82
Grade 4 Students
96
77
Grade 5 Students
98
82

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at A V Cato Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Castleberry Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academy At Carrie F Thomas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Birdville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
86%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at A V Cato Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Castleberry Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academy At Carrie F Thomas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Birdville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at A V Cato Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Castleberry Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academy At Carrie F Thomas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Birdville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
11%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at A V Cato Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Castleberry Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academy At Carrie F Thomas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Birdville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at A V Cato Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Castleberry Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academy At Carrie F Thomas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Birdville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.25
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of A V Cato Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Castleberry Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academy At Carrie F Thomas, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Birdville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at A V Cato Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Castleberry Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academy At Carrie F Thomas, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Birdville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at A V Cato Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Castleberry Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academy At Carrie F Thomas, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Birdville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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