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6.3avg / 10

Fort Worth ISD School District

School District · Fort Worth, Texas

Students: 71,060
Teachers (FTE): 4,808
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

137

82 elem, 21 mid, 28 high

Enrollment

71,060

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#514 of 900

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,690

+$722 vs Texas median

District size

71,060 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Fort Worth ISD ranks #514 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Fort Worth ISD's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 125 schools. Its top-rated schools are Benbrook EL (9.3/10), Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr (9.2/10), and Lily B Clayton EL (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Christene C Moss EL

Rates 9.0/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fort Worth ISD schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Washington Heights EL

STAAR proficiency rose +17.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fort Worth ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Fort Worth ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (125 of 137). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Benbrook EL9.3 / 10
2Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr9.2 / 10
3Lily B Clayton EL9.1 / 10
4North Hi Mount EL9.1 / 10
5Christene C Moss EL9.0 / 10
6Cesar Chavez Pri8.9 / 10
7Alice D Contreras8.9 / 10
8Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr8.9 / 10
9Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa8.6 / 10
10Oakhurst EL8.5 / 10

See all 137 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Fort Worth ISD

Fort Worth ISD is one of Texas's largest urban districts, serving 71,060 students across 138 schools. With 131 schools ranked on MySchoolScout, the district averages a 5.7 out of 10 — a baseline that reflects the challenges common to large urban systems but also leaves meaningful room for families to find high-performing options within the same district boundaries.

Performance varies sharply across campuses, and the gap between the average and the top is significant. IM Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA leads the district with a 9.0 out of 10, making it one of the strongest individual schools in the Fort Worth area. The specialized focus on science, technology, engineering, math, and visual and performing arts gives academically motivated high schoolers a differentiated path. Young Women's Leadership Academy, rated 8.1, offers another strong option at the high school level with a distinct mission-driven model. Western Hills High School rounds out the top high school tier at 8.0.

At the elementary level, Seminary Hills Park Elementary and Overton Park Elementary both score 8.1 and 8.2 respectively, standing well above the district average. Families zoned to either campus are positioned considerably ahead of the typical Fort Worth ISD experience from the earliest grades. For parents with younger children, identifying a cluster that feeds from these elementaries into comparably strong middle and high schools is a practical research priority.

The district's sheer size — 71,060 students across a broad geographic footprint — means school quality is highly localized. The 1.5-point spread between the district average of 5.7 and the top-rated school at 9.0 underscores how much individual campus selection matters here. Parents researching Fort Worth ISD should look beyond district-level statistics and compare schools by neighborhood zone, program type, and grade-specific ratings. Specialized academies, in particular, draw students from across the district, making them accessible regardless of where a family lives. Using campus-level scores alongside enrollment and demographic filters will give the clearest picture of fit.

District Map

Schools in Fort Worth ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency49.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency53.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Worth ISD with test data.

Schools in Fort Worth ISD

137 schools
Elementary Schools82
Benbrook EL
9.3
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr
9.2
Lily B Clayton EL
9.1
North Hi Mount EL
9.1
Christene C Moss EL
9.0
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr
8.9
Alice D Contreras
8.9
Cesar Chavez Pri
8.9
Oakhurst EL
8.5
Maude I Logan EL
8.4
Mitchell Boulevard EL
8.4
Lowery Road
8.4
Westcliff EL
8.3
Tanglewood EL
8.2
Worth Heights EL
8.1
Dolores Huerta EL
8.1
South Hi Mount EL
8.0
Daggett Montessori
8.0
John T White EL
8.0
Como EL
7.9
Rolling Hills EL
7.8
J T Stevens EL
7.8
Mcrae EL
7.7
Manuel Jara EL
7.6
Natha Howell EL
7.6
Sunrise - Mcmillan EL
7.6
Versia Williams EL
7.6
M L Phillips EL
7.5
Meadowbrook EL
7.4
Ridglea Hills EL
7.4
Bruce Shulkey EL
7.4
Springdale EL
7.4
Bonnie Brae
7.4
Carter Park EL
7.3
East Handley EL
7.3
Sam Rosen EL
7.3
Greenbriar EL
7.2
Waverly Park EL
7.2
Glen Park EL
7.1
Moore M H EL
7.1
Morningside EL
7.1
A M Pate EL
7.1
Overton Park EL
7.1
Burton Hill EL
7.0
Atwood Mcdonald EL
6.9
Edward Briscoe EL
6.9
Oaklawn EL
6.8
Helbing EL
6.7
Luella Merrett EL
6.7
Washington Heights EL
6.6
Bill J Elliott EL
6.4
Westpark EL
6.4
T a Sims EL
6.4
Carroll Peak EL
6.3
Eastern Hills EL
6.2
Seminary Hills Park EL
6.2
De Zavala EL
6.1
Richard J Wilson EL
6.1
Hubbard EL
5.9
Clifford Davis EL
5.8
Diamond Hill EL
5.7
W M Green EL
5.6
Maudrie Walton EL
5.6
Western Hills EL
5.6
George Clarke EL
5.5
Van Zandt-Guinn EL
5.4
S S Dillow EL
5.3
Woodway EL
5.3
David K Sellars EL
5.1
South Hills EL
4.9
Harlean Beal EL
4.8
Sagamore Hill EL
4.8
Hazel Harvey Peace EL
4.7
W J Turner EL
4.4
Rufino Mendoza SR EL
4.3
West Handley EL
4.0
Western Hills Pri
3.9
Kirkpatrick EL
3.8
Westcreek EL
3.6
Daggett EL
3.5
Charles Nash EL
3.3
Insights Learning Center
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Middle Schools21
Applied Learning Acad
7.9
Stripling Middle
7.5
Mclean Middle
7.2
Mclean 6th Grade
6.7
Daggett Middle
6.6
J Martin Jacquet Middle
6.5
Meacham Middle
6.5
Elder Middle
5.9
Forest Oak Middle
5.7
Kirkpatrick Middle
5.7
Riverside Middle
5.5
Rosemont Middle
5.5
Meadowbrook Middle
5.3
Jean Mcclung Middle
5.3
Monnig Middle
5.2
Int'l Newcomer Acad
4.6
Wedgwood Middle
4.4
Leonard Middle
4.3
Morningside Middle
3.8
Wedgwood 6th Gr Sch
3.0
James Middle
2.9
High Schools28
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa
8.6
World Languages Institute
8.4
Young Women's Leadership Academy
8.2
Texas Academy of Biomedical
7.9
Young Men's Leadership Academy
7.9
Metro Opportunity
7.0
Benbrook Middle/high School
6.2
Trimble Technical H S
6.1
Transition Ctr
6.0
Tarrant Co College South/fort Worth Collegiate H S
5.9
Marine Creek Collegiate H S
5.7
Diamond Hill-Jarvis H S
5.3
Paschal H S
5.2
Arlington Heights H S
5.1
Carter-Riverside H S
4.9
Success H S
4.9
North Side H S
4.5
O D Wyatt H S
4.5
Southwest H S
4.4
South Hills H S
4.4
Western Hills H S
4.3
Dunbar H S
4.2
Detent Ctr
4.1
Eastern Hills H S
3.9
Polytechnic H S
3.7
Bridge Assoc
—
Tarrant Youth Recovery
—
Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Program
—
Other Schools6
Jo Kelly Sp Ed
6.0
Boulevard Heights
5.1
PK Satellite Centers
4.6
Children's Medical Ctr
4.5
Women's Haven
—
Assessment Ctr
—

District Details

State
Texas
City
Fort Worth
Total Enrollment
71,060
Teachers (FTE)
4,808
District spending per student
$13,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fort Worth ISD?

Fort Worth ISD has 137 schools in total — 82 elementary, 21 middle, and 28 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Fort Worth ISD?

The average composite rating for Fort Worth ISD is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Fort Worth ISD?

Fort Worth ISD's district-level spending was $13,690 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Worth ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Worth ISD is 14.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Fort Worth ISD?

Benbrook EL is the highest-rated school in Fort Worth ISD with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Fort Worth ISD?

Across schools in Fort Worth ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fort Worth ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Fort Worth ISD has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 137 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
49.5%
ELA Proficiency
53.1%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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