Serving 572 students in grades 6-8, Watauga 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 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Watauga Middle serves the northwest part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watauga Middle School's student population of 572 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Watauga 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 Watauga Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4629 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
52%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
29%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watauga Middle School's ranking?
Watauga Middle School is ranked #4629 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Watauga Middle School often compared to?
Watauga Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Richland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Watauga Middle School?
572 students attend Watauga Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Watauga Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watauga Middle School?
Watauga Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watauga Middle School offer ?
Watauga Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Watauga Middle School part of?
Watauga Middle School is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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