Serving 580 students in grades 6-8, J Martin Jacquet 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 12% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dunbar Middle serves the eastern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 3.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
J Martin Jacquet Middle School's student population of 580 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
580 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
J Martin Jacquet 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 J Martin Jacquet Middle School is 0.55, which is less 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
#7859 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
53%
54%
Black
42%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J Martin Jacquet Middle School's ranking?
J Martin Jacquet Middle School is ranked #7859 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend J Martin Jacquet Middle School?
580 students attend J Martin Jacquet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of J Martin Jacquet Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J Martin Jacquet Middle School?
J Martin Jacquet Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does J Martin Jacquet Middle School offer ?
J Martin Jacquet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is J Martin Jacquet Middle School part of?
J Martin Jacquet Middle School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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