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Westcliff Elementary

Summary:

Westcliff Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving around 560 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westcliff Elementary stands out for its higher Hispanic student population (around 74%) compared to nearby schools, as well as its generally stronger academic performance, particularly in reading. In 2023-2024, 46.55% of 3rd graders, 46.91% of 4th graders, and 45.83% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, outperforming the district scores. However, the school's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from a high of 1268 out of 4479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 2737 out of 4675 in 2023-2024. Westcliff also has a high percentage of students (around 79%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Westcliff Elementary's performance is generally lower than the high-performing Tanglewood Elementary and Overton Park Elementary, which are also part of the Fort Worth ISD. However, it outperforms the lower-performing schools in the district, such as Bruce Shulkey Elementary and South Hills Elementary. Addressing the disparities in subgroup performance and the needs of the school's high-needs student population may be key focus areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4300 Clay Ave
       Fort Worth, TX  76109-5224

(817) 814-6000

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2737th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,308 Help


Students who attend Westcliff Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McLean 6th Grade
    McLean Middle
High:    Paschal High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.5%
White:
15.5%
Asian:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Compare Details Westcliff Elementary ranks worse than 58.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 17th 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 41.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.5%), White (15.5%), Asian (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westcliff Elementary is 16.7. 70 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westcliff Elementary is $10,308. 67 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Westcliff 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 Westcliff Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.87 1398th 3465 59.7%
2005 66.82 1162nd 3475 66.6%
2006 68.28 1115th 3476 67.9%
2007 61.92 1553rd 3724 58.3%
2008 41.36 2603rd 3768 30.9%
2009 40.85 2694th 3884 30.6%
2010 57.68 1919th 3937 51.3%
2011 55.17 2123rd 4095 48.2%
2012 53.56 2071st 4206 50.8%
2013 58.19 1843rd 4221 56.3%
2014 61.32 1678th 4260 60.6%
2015 51.34 2254th 4320 47.8%
2016 51.99 2205th 4286 48.6%
2017 54.88 1714th 4329 60.4%
2018 48.55 2064th 4359 52.6%
2019 65.14 1268th 4479 71.7%
2021 63.46 1395th 4578 69.5%
2022 56.58 1776th 4581 61.2%
2023 41.86 2673rd 4647 42.5%
2024 41.36 2737th 4675 41.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.60 1894th 3226 41.3%
2019 53.79 1374th 3333 58.8%
2021 53.99 1270th 3446 63.1%
2022 45.08 1943rd 3487 44.3%
2023 36.06 2471st 3556 30.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.94 2727th 3558 23.4%
2019 48.82 1488th 3684 59.6%
2021 59.81 940th 3799 75.3%
2022 60.35 1055th 3952 73.3%
2023 26.36 3389th 4086 17.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.54 2067th 4264 51.5%
2019 64.29 1105th 4309 74.4%
2021 61.79 1296th 4451 70.9%
2022 58.60 1569th 4477 65.0%
2023 42.55 2704th 4521 40.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.45 1667th 4306 61.3%
2019 68.21 1100th 4348 74.7%
2021 65.65 1244th 4499 72.3%
2022 48.16 2265th 4561 50.3%
2023 43.67 2566th 4588 44.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.88 1999th 3106 35.6%
2019 59.63 1518th 3184 52.3%
2021 49.00 1791st 3006 40.4%
2022 29.88 2491st 2958 15.8%
2023 54.05 1743rd 2980 41.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.38 733rd 4240 82.7%
2019 64.71 1056th 4295 75.4%
2021 57.82 1336th 4331 69.2%
2022 68.79 901st 4461 79.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.57 2414th 4319 44.1%
2019 58.79 1519th 4357 65.1%
2021 60.16 1491st 4498 66.9%
2022 61.95 1486th 4563 67.4%
2023 41.02 2703rd 4585 41.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.34 736th 967 23.9%
2022 39.16 691st 957 27.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.91 40th 2515 98.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.95 2271st 4168 45.5%
2019 57.58 1531st 4188 63.4%
2021 53.59 1714th 4329 60.4%
2022 45.87 2384th 4376 45.5%
2023 38.94 2830th 4401 35.7%
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Rank History for White students at Westcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.45 1046th 3127 66.5%
2019 76.20 538th 3142 82.9%
2021 74.24 588th 3082 80.9%
2022 72.63 658th 3082 78.7%
2023 65.88 975th 3106 68.6%
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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.

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by a citizen
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Open Quote I am so impressed with what I see every month when I come to volunteer in the Academy 4 program. Yes, some of the things that impress me are related to how well Academy 4 itself is organized. But beyond that, there is a clear commitment on the part of the teachers and staff to create great opportunities for EVERY child to feel included in enrichment activities. The child I mentor clearly thrives there and feels connected to the school she speaks often about how much she loves her school. The first time we met, she asked me, “Have you ever gotten to see our school?” I told her that this was my first time to be there, and she excitedly offered to take me on a tour!

I think that Westcliff is often overshadowed by another school in the district that is very near there, but this is a school that deserves to be praised for taking the children entrusted to them and working as hard as they can to provide an excellent education for every child. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Open Quote Exceptional program Academy 4 is active in this school. The commitment from the school to implement this program speaks volumes of their care for their students to give them the best opportunities in life to succeed. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Open Quote We absolutely love Westcliff. It feels like a little family and the teachers and school administration care about each and every student and work hard to individualize plans so that they each succeed. Our son is reading at middle school level in 4th grade. While our school performs well in terms of standardized testing, it is NOT the focus. Westcliff focuses on true learning and provides diversity and exposure to unique and specialized learning opportunities and experiences. Close Quote


by a citizen
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Open Quote I’m a community member working with the school on a monthly program and I also serve on a committee that brings together people in different roles to fine-tune the school’s performance. I am seriously impressed with Westcliff’s staff and leadership! I’ve learned that the teachers have purpose in everything and it shows in the students. They know every student and share ideas to advance every single one.
The students love the school! They are so well-behaved and encourage each other to be their best.
The faculty loves the school too as it works as a well-oiled team led by the charismatic principal who gets everyone excited for education. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Open Quote Westcliff is a diverse, excellent, well-led, and wonderful learning environment. It is a unique place that brings students from a variety of backgrounds together and helps them all to succeed. This is truly a gem in Fort Worth and a great place for kids. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Open Quote This school is a hidden gem! The staff and teachers are amazing and you feel the caring family atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The pride they have in the students is equal to the drive they inspire! Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, November 1, 2015

Open Quote Westcliff Elementary is a high-performing campus and a wonderful learning environment. School leaders and teachers are supportive and dedicated, providing a nurturing atmosphere with a rigorous program. Teachers and staff go above and beyond in making learning powerful by sponsoring many extra-curricular clubs and activities as well as providing tutoring and academic support. There is no better group of parents and students, with a huge PTA presence boasting 100% staff membership and 235 members! There are award winning teachers and students, a welcoming family atmosphere, and a challenging academic program at this school! Students have a lot of school spirit and are competitive leaders when they move on to middle school. This is an extraordinary campus, with a large amount of district employees children attending on transfers! -Wrangler Proud Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 28, 2011

Open Quote Westcliff is a great school with caring teachers and staff. My son loves all of the extracurricular activities he is involved in and the school goes above and beyond offering special science/math programs and tutoring. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westcliff Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 311 15 10 145 n/a n/a n/a 0 481
1989 296 19 8 147 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1990 296 12 6 186 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1991 312 16 13 208 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1992 302 16 11 249 2 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 225 101 9 219 2 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 240 26 20 273 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1995 196 21 23 317 1 n/a n/a 0 558
1996 196 21 23 317 1 n/a n/a 0 558
1997 201 32 21 388 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1998 183 20 22 421 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1999 174 21 22 462 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2000 151 23 17 490 1 n/a n/a 0 682
2001 118 21 6 242 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 92 30 5 285 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2003 92 30 5 285 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2004 76 25 2 261 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 67 19 2 290 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 59 20 2 290 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 77 21 3 319 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2008 77 17 3 322 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2009 73 22 6 342 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2010 72 27 2 374 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2011 65 17 3 408 0 0 5 0 498
2012 63 19 8 410 1 0 5 0 506
2013 64 15 5 420 1 0 5 0 510
2014 79 16 6 437 0 0 7 0 545
2015 88 13 8 439 1 0 8 0 557
2016 95 19 6 428 0 1 10 0 559
2017 105 16 8 441 0 1 7 0 578
2018 108 12 9 431 0 2 4 0 566
2019 107 17 10 435 0 1 10 0 580
2020 109 11 17 424 0 1 16 0 578
2021 86 8 21 384 0 1 13 0 513
2022 82 9 27 385 0 0 15 0 518
2023 87 15 29 417 1 0 11 0 560

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 Westcliff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 481 21.0 22.9 n/a
1989 470 n/a n/a n/a
1990 500 27.0 18.5 n/a
1991 550 27.1 20.2 n/a
1992 580 32.2 18.0 46.2
1993 556 31.0 17.9 51.3
1994 560 30.0 18.7 52.5
1995 558 31.3 17.8 59.5
1996 558 31.3 17.8 59.5
1997 642 32.4 19.8 63.4
1998 647 32.3 20.0 61.5
1999 681 36.0 18.9 68.6
2000 682 34.9 19.5 68.8
2001 387 23.9 16.2 59.9
2002 412 27.3 15.1 74.3
2003 412 27.3 15.1 74.3
2004 364 24.4 14.9 80.2
2005 380 24.2 15.7 81.6
2006 371 24.0 15.5 77.4
2007 420 25.0 16.8 76.7
2008 419 26.1 16.1 70.2
2009 443 28.2 15.7 74.7
2010 476 28.0 17.0 77.5
2011 498 28.0 17.7 80.1
2012 506 28.0 18.0 82.2
2013 510 28.0 18.2 79.4
2014 545 30.0 18.1 76.3
2015 557 33.0 16.8 73.6
2016 559 33.0 16.9 75
2017 578 32.0 18.0 71.1
2018 566 32.5 17.3 71.4
2019 580 35.0 16.5 75.9
2020 578 34.9 16.5 71.8
2021 513 34.7 14.7 72.9
2022 518 32.7 15.7 75.9
2023 560 33.4 16.7 78.9

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 Westcliff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 481 21.0 22.9 n/a
1989 470 n/a n/a n/a
1990 500 27.0 18.5 n/a
1991 550 27.1 20.2 n/a
1992 580 32.2 18.0 46.2
1993 556 31.0 17.9 51.3
1994 560 30.0 18.7 52.5
1995 558 31.3 17.8 59.5
1996 558 31.3 17.8 59.5
1997 642 32.4 19.8 63.4
1998 647 32.3 20.0 61.5
1999 681 36.0 18.9 68.6
2000 682 34.9 19.5 68.8
2001 387 23.9 16.2 59.9
2002 412 27.3 15.1 74.3
2003 412 27.3 15.1 74.3
2004 364 24.4 14.9 80.2
2005 380 24.2 15.7 81.6
2006 371 24.0 15.5 77.4
2007 420 25.0 16.8 76.7
2008 419 26.1 16.1 70.2
2009 443 28.2 15.7 74.7
2010 476 28.0 17.0 77.5
2011 498 28.0 17.7 80.1
2012 506 28.0 18.0 82.2
2013 510 28.0 18.2 79.4
2014 545 30.0 18.1 76.3
2015 557 33.0 16.8 73.6
2016 559 33.0 16.9 75
2017 578 32.0 18.0 71.1
2018 566 32.5 17.3 71.4
2019 580 35.0 16.5 75.9
2020 578 34.9 16.5 71.8
2021 513 34.7 14.7 72.9
2022 518 32.7 15.7 75.9
2023 560 33.4 16.7 78.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westcliff Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $463 (5.2%) $8,387 (94.8%) $8,850
2020 $483 (5.5%) $8,237 (94.5%) $8,720
2021 $1,506 (14.6%) $8,802 (85.4%) $10,308

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westcliff Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1268th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2673rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 29.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Westcliff Elementary)5844
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westcliff Elementary)5229
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Westcliff Elementary)5155
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westcliff Elementary)4438
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Westcliff Elementary)5251
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4141
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westcliff Elementary)6043
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Westcliff Elementary)4926
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3418
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students580560
 3.4%
African American1715
 11.8%
American Indian01
Asian1029
 190%
Hispanic435417
 4.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10787
 18.7%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%78.9%
 3.1%

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Students at Westcliff Elementary are 74% Hispanic, 16% White, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Westcliff Elementary.

Students who attend Westcliff Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McLean 6th Grade
Middle : McLean Middle
High : Paschal High School

Westcliff Elementary ranks 2737th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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