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John And Polly Townley Elementary School vs. Sidney H Poynter

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School Overview

School
John And Polly Townley Elementary School
2200 Mcpherson Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76140
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Sidney H Poynter
521 Ashdale Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76140
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 386 students in grades 1-5, John And Polly Townley 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 26% (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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sidney H Poynter 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
PK-5
Total Students
386 students
413 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John And Polly Townley 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 Sidney H Poynter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John And Polly Townley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sidney H Poynter.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John And Polly Townley 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 Sidney H Poynter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John And Polly Townley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Everman 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 Sidney H Poynter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Crowley 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

#6644 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#6593 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John And Polly Townley 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 Sidney H Poynter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
27%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John And Polly Townley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Everman 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 Sidney H Poynter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Crowley 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)
38%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John And Polly Townley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Everman 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 Sidney H Poynter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Crowley 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)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John And Polly Townley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Everman 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 Sidney H Poynter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Crowley 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 John And Polly Townley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sidney H Poynter by grade.
Pre-K Students
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45
Kindergarten Students
-
64
Grade 1 Students
67
45
Grade 2 Students
88
60
Grade 3 Students
72
65
Grade 4 Students
76
61
Grade 5 Students
83
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John And Polly Townley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Everman 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 Asian at Sidney H Poynter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Crowley 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
34%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John And Polly Townley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Everman 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 Sidney H Poynter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Crowley 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
56%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John And Polly Townley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Everman 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 Sidney H Poynter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Crowley 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
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John And Polly Townley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Everman 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 Sidney H Poynter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Crowley 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
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John And Polly Townley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Everman 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 Sidney H Poynter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Crowley Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of John And Polly Townley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Everman 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 Sidney H Poynter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Crowley 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
93%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John And Polly Townley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Everman 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 Sidney H Poynter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Crowley 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
9%
(20-21 School Year Data)
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John And Polly Townley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Everman Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sidney H Poynter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Crowley 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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