M L Phillips El
Fort Worth, TX · Fort Worth ISD · Grades PK-5
3,672nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▲ Improving
M L Phillips El ranking
SchoolRow ranks M L Phillips El 3,672nd 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 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — improving.
M L Phillips El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 159 students tested
M L Phillips El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 402 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.5% | 54.2% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Black | 13.9% | 29.9% | ▲ 16.0 pts | |
| White | 21.8% | 11.9% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near M L Phillips El
Typical home value $300K in zip 76116 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near M L Phillips El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Como ElFort Worth ISD · 1.3 mi away · charter2,784th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 39% - 2IDEA Rise AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 1.4 mi away · charter3,908th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 24% - 3Luella Merrett ElFort Worth ISD · 1.5 mi away3,192nd of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 38% - 6Ridglea Hills ElFort Worth ISD · 1.8 mi away2,028th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 44% - –Western Hills PriFort Worth ISD · 1.9 mi away
- 5Burton Hill ElFort Worth ISD · 2 mi away2,306th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 35% - 1Western Hills ElFort Worth ISD · 2 mi away4,306th of 4,406
ELA 24% · Math 20% - 4Trinity Basin Preparatory - WestTrinity Basin Preparatory · 2.1 mi away · charter2,950th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is M L Phillips El in?
M L Phillips El is part of the Fort Worth ISD district in Fort Worth, Texas.
Is M L Phillips El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks M L Phillips El 3,672nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of M L Phillips El?
Hispanic 54%, Black 30%, White 12%, Two or more races 3% (402 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near M L Phillips El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76116 is $300K 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.