Serving 1,211 students in grades 6-8, Forest Meadow Middle 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Meadow Junior High serves the southern part of its school district in Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Meadow Middle School's student population of 1,211 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 49% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,211 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Meadow Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Meadow Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4525 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Meadow Middle School's ranking?
Forest Meadow Middle School is ranked #4525 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Forest Meadow Middle School often compared to?
Forest Meadow Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Highlands Middle School, Liberty J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Forest Meadow Middle School?
1,211 students attend Forest Meadow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Forest Meadow Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Meadow Middle School?
Forest Meadow Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Meadow Middle School offer ?
Forest Meadow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forest Meadow Middle School part of?
Forest Meadow Middle School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Meadow Middle School located?
Forest Meadow Middle School is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Lake Highlands.
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