Blackburn El
Forney, TX · Forney ISD · Grades K-4
923rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 79%▲ Improving
Blackburn El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Blackburn El 923rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 79% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2019 to 79th in 2025 — improving.
Blackburn El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 261 students tested
Blackburn El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 580 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11.7% | 45.0% | ▲ 33.3 pts | |
| White | 41.5% | 25.3% | ▼ 16.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 42.0% | 20.7% | ▼ 21.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 5.9% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 3.1% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Blackburn El
Typical home value $313K in zip 75126 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Blackburn El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Dewberry ElForney ISD · 1.7 mi away4,153rd of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 7Willett ElForney ISD · 1.9 mi away1,530th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 49% - 8Henderson ElForney ISD · 2 mi away1,146th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 54% - 5Crosby ElForney ISD · 2.1 mi away2,453rd of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 44% - 6Griffin ElForney ISD · 2.1 mi away1,919th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 53% - 5Criswell ElForney ISD · 3.1 mi away2,514th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 40% - 8Claybon ElForney ISD · 3.3 mi away1,263rd of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 53% - 2Barbara Walker ElCrandall ISD · 4.5 mi away3,872nd of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Blackburn El in?
Blackburn El is part of the Forney ISD district in Forney, Texas.
Is Blackburn El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Blackburn El 923rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 79% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Blackburn El?
Black 45%, White 25%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 6% (580 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Blackburn El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75126 is $313K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.