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Fort Worth Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 137 public schools serving 69,918 students in Fort Worth Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Fort Worth Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
137 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
69,918 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
4,625 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Worth Independent School District, which is ranked #1062 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1067 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Graduation Rate
83%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
66%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
19%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
11%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,789 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,215 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,244 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1,204 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,789
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,215
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fort Worth Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Overton Park Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4865 Briarhaven Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6900
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3060 Overton Park W
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-5900
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Im Terrell Academy For Stem And Vpa
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Im Terrell Way
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 814-2350
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 814-2350
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Marine Creek Collegiate High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Marine Creek Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 515-7784
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 515-7784
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1066 W Magnolia
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 871-2475
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 871-2475
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10117 Westpark Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76126
(817) 249-7150
Fort Worth, TX 76126
(817) 249-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3320 W Cantey St
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Burton Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
519 Burton Hill Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 815-1400
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 815-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Lily B Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Park Pl Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 814-5400
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 814-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Texas Academy Of Biomedical
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Trinity Campus Circle Trwf
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 515-1660
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 515-1660
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Benbrook Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Mercedes St
Fort Worth, TX 76126
(817) 815-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76126
(817) 815-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Tarrant Co College South/fort Worth Collegiate High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 Campus Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-2000
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Worth Heights Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 E Butler St
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 814-6200
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 814-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Daggett Montessori
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 W Jessamine
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 814-6300
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 814-6300
Gr: K-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
World Languages Institute
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1066 W Magnolia Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 815-2223
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 815-2223
Gr: 6-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Mclean Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3816 Stadium Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-5300
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1818.
Ridglea Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6817 Cumberland Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1700
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Applied Learning Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7060 Camp Bowie
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-5500
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2020.
South Hi Mount Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4101 Birchman Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-1800
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Alice D Contreras
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Lubbock Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76115
(817) 814-7800
Fort Worth, TX 76115
(817) 814-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
North Hi Mount Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3801 W Seventh St
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-1500
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Yucca Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76111
(817) 814-9500
Fort Worth, TX 76111
(817) 814-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Mclean 6th Grade
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3201 S Hills Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 207-6700
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 207-6700
Gr: 6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Westcliff Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Clay Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6000
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Glen Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Pecos St
Fort Worth, TX 76119
(817) 815-8800
Fort Worth, TX 76119
(817) 815-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4330 Meadowbrook Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76103
(817) 815-4900
Fort Worth, TX 76103
(817) 815-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Maude I Logan Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Dillard St
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(817) 815-3700
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(817) 815-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Young Men's Leadership Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Willie
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(817) 815-3400
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(817) 815-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Stripling Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Clover Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-1300
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3131.
David K Sellars Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Dorsey St
Fort Worth, TX 76119
(817) 531-6430
Fort Worth, TX 76119
(817) 531-6430
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Riverside Applied Lrn Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Fossil Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76111
(817) 815-5800
Fort Worth, TX 76111
(817) 815-5800
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Benbrook Middle/high School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Overcrest
Fort Worth, TX 76126
(817) 871-2000
Fort Worth, TX 76126
(817) 871-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3434.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3207 Hollis St
Fort Worth, TX 76111
(817) 814-9600
Fort Worth, TX 76111
(817) 814-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Maudrie Walton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Rickenbacker St
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 815-3300
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 815-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Worth Independent School District?
Fort Worth Independent School District manages 137 public schools serving 69,918 students.
What is the rank of Fort Worth Independent School District?
Fort Worth Independent School District is ranked #1062 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Worth Independent School District?
66% of Fort Worth Independent School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Worth Independent School District?
Fort Worth Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Fort Worth Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,215 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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