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Applied Learning Acad

Middle School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX

A Fort Worth ISD middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7060 CAMP BOWIE, Fort Worth, TX 76116

  • Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$13,690
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Applied Learning Acad score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Applied Learning Acad sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Worth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,738

Median home value

$286,500

Median rent

$1,205/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

35.8%

Poverty rate

22.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Monnig MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.26–80.8 mi484Compare →
Idea Rise College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified7.46–101.1 mi561Compare →
Leonard MiddleEnrollment path unverified2.06–82.0 mi607Compare →
Brewer MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.27–82.1 mi991Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Fort Worth ISD

Schools in district
138
Rank in district
#48 of 131
District spending per student
$13,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Applied Learning Acad is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Applied Learning Acad

Applied Learning Acad is a public middle school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 339 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,172 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Applied Learning Acad

What grades does Applied Learning Acad serve?

Applied Learning Acad serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Applied Learning Acad?

Applied Learning Acad has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Applied Learning Acad?

The student-teacher ratio at Applied Learning Acad is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Applied Learning Acad rank in TX?

Applied Learning Acad ranks #5,172 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Applied Learning Acad's MySchoolScout rating?

Applied Learning Acad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Applied Learning Acad?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Applied Learning Acad has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Applied Learning Acad a charter school?

No, Applied Learning Acad is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Applied Learning Acad a Title I school?

No, Applied Learning Acad is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Applied Learning Acad?

55.2% of students at Applied Learning Acad qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 76116)
49,685
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
34.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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