Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

The Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) encompasses 135 schools, including 81 elementary schools, 21 middle schools, 28 high schools, and 5 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population across a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, with many schools reporting high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Several schools stand out in the district, including Overton Park Elementary and Tanglewood Elementary, which consistently rank among the top in the state with 5-star ratings and exceptional performance in reading and math. At the high school level, Marine Creek Collegiate High School and Texas Academy Of Biomedical are standouts, with high graduation rates and strong performance on end-of-course exams.

However, the district as a whole appears to be struggling, with the majority of schools receiving low 1- or 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger. There is a wide achievement gap between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, both in terms of test scores and other key metrics, indicating a lack of equity in educational opportunities and outcomes. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at many schools also point to significant socioeconomic challenges facing the district's students, which likely contribute to the academic struggles.