Serving 485 students in grades 6-8, Kirkpatrick 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kirkpatrick Middle serves the northern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3 square miles. Most students can reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirkpatrick Middle School's student population of 485 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kirkpatrick 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 Kirkpatrick Middle School is 0.22, 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
#7150 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirkpatrick Middle School's ranking?
Kirkpatrick Middle School is ranked #7150 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kirkpatrick Middle School?
485 students attend Kirkpatrick Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kirkpatrick Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kirkpatrick Middle School?
Kirkpatrick Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirkpatrick Middle School offer ?
Kirkpatrick Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kirkpatrick Middle School part of?
Kirkpatrick Middle School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kirkpatrick Middle School located?
Kirkpatrick Middle School is located in the Far Greater Northside Historical neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Far Greater Northside Historical.
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