Fort Worth Independent School District

100 N University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107-3010
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2024-25 school year, there are 115 public elementary schools serving 51,277 students in Fort Worth Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Fort Worth Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
140 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
72,783 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
4,893 Teachers
252,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Fort Worth Independent School District, which is ranked #1057 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1060 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fort Worth Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort Worth Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Worth Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fort Worth Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fort Worth Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
116 Students
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,260 Students
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
47,327 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
53%
# Black Students
14,630 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
20%
13%
# White Students
8,081 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
11%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
48 Students
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,321 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
4,731
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
4,799
351,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,160
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,207
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,054
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,084
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,219
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,626
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,048
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,359
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,247
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,863
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,909
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,477
19,115
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,669 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,428 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$1,141 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fort Worth Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,269 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fort Worth Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,669
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fort Worth Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,428
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fort Worth Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fort Worth Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Overton Park Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4865 Briarhaven Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3060 Overton Park W
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
Rank: #44.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10117 Westpark Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76126
(817) 249-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #55.
Burton Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
519 Burton Hill Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 815-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #66.
Lily B Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Park Pl Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 814-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1066 W Magnolia
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 871-2475
Grades: 6-12
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3320 W Cantey St
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #99.
Mclean 6th Grade
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3201 S Hills Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 207-6700
Grades: 6
| 414 students
Rank: #1010.
Daggett Montessori
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 W Jessamine
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 814-6300
Grades: K-8
| 529 students
Rank: #1111.
North Hi Mount Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3801 W Seventh St
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1212.
Westcliff Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4300 Clay Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1313.
De Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1419 College Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 814-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1414.
South Hi Mount Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4101 Birchman Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1515.
Applied Learning Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7060 Camp Bowie
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #1616.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4330 Meadowbrook Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76103
(817) 815-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1717.
Worth Heights Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
519 E Butler St
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 814-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Alice D Contreras
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4100 Lubbock Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76115
(817) 814-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ridglea Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6817 Cumberland Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #2020.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 Yucca Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76111
(817) 814-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2121.
Mclean Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3816 Stadium Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #2222.
David K Sellars Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4200 Dorsey St
Fort Worth, TX 76119
(817) 531-6430
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2323.
Benbrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Mercedes St
Fort Worth, TX 76126
(817) 815-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2424.
Stripling Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Clover Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #2525.
World Languages Institute
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1066 W Magnolia Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 815-2223
Grades: 6-12
| 549 students
Rank: #2626.
Young Men's Leadership Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Willie
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(817) 815-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 377 students
Rank: #2727.
Riverside Applied Lrn Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Fossil Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76111
(817) 815-5800
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Maude I Logan Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Dillard St
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(817) 815-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3207 Hollis St
Fort Worth, TX 76111
(817) 814-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #3030.
Glen Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 Pecos St
Fort Worth, TX 76119
(817) 815-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #3131.
Benbrook Middle/high School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Overcrest
Fort Worth, TX 76126
(817) 871-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 1,487 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 Barron Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 496-7445
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Charles Nash Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Samuels Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 814-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
George Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 S Henderson St
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 814-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Seminary Hills Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5037 Townsend Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76115
(817) 920-1270
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 140 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 72,783 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
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  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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