Serving 518 students in grades 6-8, Stripling 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 77% 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: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stripling Middle serves the northwest part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stripling Middle School's student population of 518 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Stripling 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 Stripling Middle School is 0.57, 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
#4515 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)21.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Stripling Middle School's ranking?
Stripling Middle School is ranked #4515 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stripling Middle School often compared to?
Stripling Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monnig Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stripling Middle School?
518 students attend Stripling Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Stripling Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stripling Middle School?
Stripling Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stripling Middle School offer ?
Stripling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stripling Middle School part of?
Stripling Middle School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Stripling Middle School located?
Stripling Middle School is located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Arlington Heights.
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