Luella Merrett Elementary

Summary:

Luella Merrett Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving around 470 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District, which is ranked 783 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Luella Merrett Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state in 4th grade reading and 5th grade science. The school has been ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for several years and has a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's performance also varies widely across different student subgroups, with White students and English Language Learners performing particularly poorly.

Compared to nearby schools in the Fort Worth ISD, such as Benbrook Elementary and Ridglea Hills Elementary, Luella Merrett Elementary generally underperforms on academic measures, despite having a relatively high per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average. These factors suggest that the school may need to implement more targeted and effective instructional strategies, particularly for its large population of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7325 Kermit Ave
       Fort Worth, TX  76116-9434


(817) 815-6600

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3264th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,684 Help


Students who attend Luella Merrett Elementary usually attend:

High:    Benbrook Middle/High School
    Western Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.4%
White:
10.0%
African American:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Luella Merrett Elementary ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 25th among 79 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.4%), White (10%), African American (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Luella Merrett Elementary is 14.7. 43 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Luella Merrett Elementary is $10,684. 57 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Luella Merrett Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) 783rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Luella Merrett Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Luella Merrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.45 2333rd 3465 32.7%
2005 31.01 2829th 3475 18.6%
2006 13.07 3319th 3476 4.5%
2007 12.17 3573rd 3724 4.1%
2008 15.11 3550th 3768 5.8%
2009 24.68 3412th 3884 12.2%
2010 21.85 3551st 3937 9.8%
2011 19.55 3745th 4095 8.5%
2012 30.11 3426th 4206 18.5%
2013 29.88 3401st 4221 19.4%
2014 22.64 3717th 4260 12.7%
2015 25.19 3564th 4320 17.5%
2016 27.50 3405th 4286 20.6%
2017 26.84 3350th 4329 22.6%
2018 25.39 3496th 4359 19.8%
2019 34.56 3051st 4479 31.9%
2021 27.20 3368th 4578 26.4%
2022 23.46 3756th 4581 18.0%
2023 20.36 3988th 4647 14.2%
2024 32.73 3264th 4675 30.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Luella Merrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.60 1721st 3226 46.7%
2019 54.23 1350th 3333 59.5%
2021 51.03 1420th 3446 58.8%
2022 47.61 1785th 3487 48.8%
2023 32.23 2664th 3556 25.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Luella Merrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.25 3390th 3558 4.7%
2019 42.77 1888th 3684 48.8%
2021 43.02 1824th 3799 52.0%
2022 26.54 3266th 3952 17.4%
2023 25.58 3436th 4086 15.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Luella Merrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.18 2961st 4264 30.6%
2019 47.13 2263rd 4309 47.5%
2021 37.67 2877th 4451 35.4%
2022 34.31 3223rd 4477 28.0%
2023 29.31 3565th 4521 21.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Luella Merrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.23 3360th 4306 22.0%
2019 35.71 2970th 4348 31.7%
2021 30.99 3127th 4499 30.5%
2022 20.85 3962nd 4561 13.1%
2023 18.58 4105th 4588 10.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Luella Merrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.89 2687th 3106 13.5%
2019 39.78 2396th 3184 24.7%
2021 28.14 2385th 3006 20.7%
2022 36.04 2331st 2958 21.2%
2023 26.28 2625th 2980 11.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Luella Merrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.44 1850th 4240 56.4%
2019 54.76 1656th 4295 61.4%
2021 52.72 1650th 4331 61.9%
2022 46.29 2363rd 4461 47.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Luella Merrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.76 3564th 4319 17.5%
2019 34.72 3026th 4357 30.5%
2021 25.66 3480th 4498 22.6%
2022 28.07 3508th 4563 23.1%
2023 26.50 3645th 4585 20.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Luella Merrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.81 2197th 2483 11.5%
2019 10.69 2485th 2515 1.2%
2021 29.81 1875th 2444 23.3%
2023 29.53 1868th 2443 23.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Luella Merrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.69 3441st 4168 17.4%
2019 40.94 2564th 4188 38.8%
2021 35.60 2874th 4329 33.6%
2022 33.62 3182nd 4376 27.3%
2023 27.87 3492nd 4401 20.7%
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Rank History for White students at Luella Merrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.94 2223rd 3127 28.9%
2019 35.60 2227th 3142 29.1%
2021 11.94 2933rd 3082 4.8%
2022 13.01 2934th 3082 4.8%
2023 11.83 2959th 3106 4.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Luella Merrett Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Facebook Profile Picture by a citizen on FaceBook
Sunday, February 12, 2012

Open Quote Small, but loving school Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 2, 2010

Open Quote The principal is self centered. She cares more about her dogs than students. She manipulates parents. She doesnt speak spanish. Tells half truths. If you saw her at the end of the year celebration you could tell she doesnt like to be bothered by kids. Move her Close Quote



Enrollment information for Luella Merrett Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 322 74 7 52 2 n/a n/a 0 457
1989 372 44 10 56 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1990 365 39 7 61 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1991 384 52 6 68 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1992 394 43 9 76 2 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 401 77 2 51 5 n/a n/a 0 536
1994 380 55 11 89 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1995 375 29 14 117 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1996 375 29 14 117 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1997 447 40 28 154 2 n/a n/a 0 671
1998 482 55 20 149 2 n/a n/a 0 708
1999 437 60 32 183 4 n/a n/a 0 716
2000 430 78 27 208 6 n/a n/a 0 749
2001 349 78 20 195 9 n/a n/a 0 651
2002 282 74 21 244 3 n/a n/a 0 624
2003 282 74 21 244 3 n/a n/a 0 624
2004 249 71 17 235 3 n/a n/a 0 575
2005 220 66 15 274 2 n/a n/a 0 577
2006 176 68 13 299 6 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 141 65 8 336 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2008 136 55 4 355 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2009 119 38 4 425 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2010 127 33 1 457 3 n/a n/a 0 621
2011 122 40 0 472 2 0 16 0 652
2012 120 36 1 468 0 0 13 0 638
2013 106 26 2 478 0 0 17 0 629
2014 95 30 1 498 0 0 19 0 643
2015 90 27 0 497 1 0 16 0 631
2016 95 28 0 529 2 0 13 0 667
2017 105 32 0 497 1 0 19 0 654
2018 91 33 1 491 0 0 15 0 631
2019 86 33 1 490 0 0 15 0 625
2020 74 38 1 462 0 0 21 0 596
2021 53 33 1 426 0 0 16 0 529
2022 48 48 2 419 0 0 22 0 539
2023 47 34 2 373 0 0 14 0 470

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Luella Merrett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 457 19.0 24.0 n/a
1989 483 n/a n/a n/a
1990 473 25.0 18.9 n/a
1991 511 25.2 20.2 n/a
1992 524 27.2 19.2 28.4
1993 536 27.0 19.9 43.8
1994 536 27.0 19.9 40.9
1995 536 27.1 19.8 46.3
1996 536 27.1 19.8 46.3
1997 671 36.2 18.5 38
1998 708 37.2 19.0 32.3
1999 716 37.0 19.4 37.4
2000 749 41.8 17.9 48.7
2001 651 38.0 17.1 43.8
2002 624 35.7 17.5 58.2
2003 624 35.7 17.5 58.2
2004 575 34.0 16.9 62.1
2005 577 33.1 17.4 66.6
2006 562 33.1 17.0 70.1
2007 552 32.2 17.1 72.8
2008 552 34.5 16.0 70.1
2009 588 35.4 16.6 76.4
2010 621 35.0 17.7 81.8
2011 652 34.8 18.7 79.1
2012 638 34.0 18.7 84.6
2013 629 33.0 19.0 82.8
2014 643 35.9 17.8 81.8
2015 631 40.0 15.7 87.5
2016 667 36.0 18.5 85.6
2017 654 36.1 18.0 80.4
2018 631 36.4 17.3 80.5
2019 625 38.0 16.4 94.9
2020 596 35.2 16.9 89.3
2021 529 34.8 15.1 94.7
2022 539 32.3 16.6 92.6
2023 470 31.8 14.7 92.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Luella Merrett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 457 19.0 24.0 n/a
1989 483 n/a n/a n/a
1990 473 25.0 18.9 n/a
1991 511 25.2 20.2 n/a
1992 524 27.2 19.2 28.4
1993 536 27.0 19.9 43.8
1994 536 27.0 19.9 40.9
1995 536 27.1 19.8 46.3
1996 536 27.1 19.8 46.3
1997 671 36.2 18.5 38
1998 708 37.2 19.0 32.3
1999 716 37.0 19.4 37.4
2000 749 41.8 17.9 48.7
2001 651 38.0 17.1 43.8
2002 624 35.7 17.5 58.2
2003 624 35.7 17.5 58.2
2004 575 34.0 16.9 62.1
2005 577 33.1 17.4 66.6
2006 562 33.1 17.0 70.1
2007 552 32.2 17.1 72.8
2008 552 34.5 16.0 70.1
2009 588 35.4 16.6 76.4
2010 621 35.0 17.7 81.8
2011 652 34.8 18.7 79.1
2012 638 34.0 18.7 84.6
2013 629 33.0 19.0 82.8
2014 643 35.9 17.8 81.8
2015 631 40.0 15.7 87.5
2016 667 36.0 18.5 85.6
2017 654 36.1 18.0 80.4
2018 631 36.4 17.3 80.5
2019 625 38.0 16.4 94.9
2020 596 35.2 16.9 89.3
2021 529 34.8 15.1 94.7
2022 539 32.3 16.6 92.6
2023 470 31.8 14.7 92.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Luella Merrett Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $637 (7.1%) $8,351 (92.9%) $8,988
2020 $640 (7.2%) $8,200 (92.8%) $8,840
2021 $1,841 (17.2%) $8,843 (82.8%) $10,684

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Luella Merrett Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3051st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3988th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Luella Merrett Elementary)3233
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Luella Merrett Elementary)4325
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Luella Merrett Elementary)440
 44%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3012
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Luella Merrett Elementary)4430
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Luella Merrett Elementary)3927
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Luella Merrett Elementary)1320
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2514
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Luella Merrett Elementary)4741
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4141
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Luella Merrett Elementary)2929
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Luella Merrett Elementary)3519
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3418
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Luella Merrett Elementary)430
 43%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4720
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students625470
 24.8%
African American3334
 3%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic490373
 23.9%
Pacific Islander00
White8647
 45.3%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.9%92.6%
 2.3%


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Students at Luella Merrett Elementary are 79% Hispanic, 10% White, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Luella Merrett Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Benbrook Middle/High School
High : Western Hills High School

Luella Merrett Elementary ranks 3264th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Luella Merrett Elementary.


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