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#8443 of 8,552 schools in TX
James Middle
Middle School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX
A Fort Worth ISD middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 NASHVILLE ST, Fort Worth, TX 76105
- Math 11% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Middle score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Middle 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$46,482
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
4.9%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Uplift Mighty MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Morningside MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| J Martin Jacquet MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 566 | Compare → |
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
- #126 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
James Middle is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Middle
James Middle is a public middle school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 771 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,443 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Middle
What grades does James Middle serve?
James Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James Middle?
James Middle has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Middle is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Middle rank in TX?
James Middle ranks #8,443 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is James Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
James Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 James Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James Middle a charter school?
No, James Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Middle a Title I school?
No, James Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Middle?
94.8% of students at James Middle 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
- 771
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.8%
- Phone
- (817) 814-0200
- Area population (ZIP 76105)
- 22,550
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
Official sources & links
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 76105; 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
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