Leonard Middle

Summary:

Leonard Middle is a public middle school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 695 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District, which is ranked 783 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leonard Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR assessments is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 9.27% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 54.09% statewide. Leonard Middle also has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 1.7% to 5.7% in recent years, which are higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, over 90% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When comparing Leonard Middle to other nearby schools, such as Stripling Middle, it becomes evident that the school is significantly underperforming academically. Stripling Middle, which is also part of the Fort Worth ISD, outperforms Leonard Middle across all STAAR assessments, with proficiency rates that are often double or triple those of Leonard Middle. Leonard Middle's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, who consistently rank in the bottom 10-20% of their respective categories statewide.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8900 Chapin
       Fort Worth, TX  76116-6699


(817) 815-6200

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2298th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,008 Help


Students who attend Leonard Middle usually attend:

High:    Western Hills High School

Feeder schools for Leonard Middle:

Elementary:    Waverly Park Elementary
    Western Hills Elementary
    Western Hills Pri

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  695

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.6%
African American:
37.7%
White:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Leonard Middle ranks worse than 97.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 19 ranked middle schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.94. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), African American (37.7%), White (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leonard Middle is 15, which is the 9th best among 19 middle schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leonard Middle is $11,008, which is the 8th highest among 19 middle schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Leonard Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Leonard Middle 2298th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Leonard Middle in the ranking list.)

Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) 783rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leonard Middle

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Rank History for all students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.09 1221st 1573 22.4%
2005 40.15 1084th 1582 31.5%
2006 27.48 1286th 1585 18.9%
2007 32.05 1321st 1684 21.6%
2008 42.00 1193rd 1718 30.6%
2009 34.75 1384th 1763 21.5%
2010 31.34 1494th 1803 17.1%
2011 23.66 1706th 1895 10.0%
2012 27.32 1571st 1951 19.5%
2013 22.17 1694th 1973 14.1%
2014 16.25 1802nd 1987 9.3%
2015 22.97 1740th 2043 14.8%
2016 10.15 1884th 1987 5.2%
2017 13.05 1899th 2027 6.3%
2018 13.62 1948th 2080 6.3%
2019 10.67 2087th 2193 4.8%
2021 10.08 2170th 2252 3.6%
2022 9.40 2172nd 2254 3.6%
2023 9.32 2224th 2330 4.5%
2024 6.94 2298th 2361 2.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.98 658th 720 8.6%
2019 14.59 710th 753 5.7%
2021 4.18 741st 743 0.3%
2022 9.65 802nd 813 1.4%
2023 8.27 802nd 817 1.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.19 876th 1376 36.3%
2019 30.16 1108th 1445 23.3%
2021 30.51 1219th 1592 23.4%
2022 27.52 1349th 1643 17.9%
2023 20.92 1533rd 1720 10.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.28 1229th 1597 23.0%
2019 26.41 1385th 1626 14.8%
2021 41.41 872nd 1712 49.1%
2022 39.11 1005th 1757 42.8%
2023 30.25 1403rd 1815 22.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.77 1888th 2039 7.4%
2019 14.82 1977th 2073 4.6%
2021 12.14 2109th 2172 2.9%
2022 11.90 2138th 2220 3.7%
2023 12.77 2137th 2251 5.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.32 1902nd 2008 5.3%
2019 11.01 1971st 2047 3.7%
2021 11.16 2070th 2151 3.8%
2022 9.54 2161st 2221 2.7%
2023 9.83 2153rd 2241 3.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.22 1144th 1430 20.0%
2019 4.94 1426th 1446 1.4%
2021 7.55 1438th 1501 4.2%
2022 5.30 1457th 1488 2.1%
2023 4.81 1449th 1481 2.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.31 1313th 2008 34.6%
2019 20.80 1907th 2058 7.3%
2021 20.02 1971st 2118 6.9%
2022 18.88 2031st 2182 6.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.63 1939th 2030 4.5%
2019 10.78 1993rd 2069 3.7%
2021 10.79 2098th 2168 3.2%
2022 10.56 2133rd 2228 4.3%
2023 9.84 2149th 2245 4.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.11 574th 587 2.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.77 1098th 1167 5.9%
2019 16.35 1122nd 1193 6.0%
2021 15.87 1172nd 1213 3.4%
2022 13.34 1220th 1251 2.5%
2023 14.13 1215th 1273 4.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.10 1699th 1895 10.3%
2019 14.19 1838th 1935 5.0%
2021 14.51 1930th 2043 5.5%
2022 13.85 1979th 2077 4.7%
2023 13.25 2000th 2116 5.5%
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Rank History for White students at Leonard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.16 1604th 1673 4.1%
2019 11.64 1613th 1684 4.2%
2021 9.81 1632nd 1700 4.0%
2022 9.52 1673rd 1723 2.9%
2023 11.15 1656th 1749 5.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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Enrollment information for Leonard Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 487 257 27 56 1 n/a n/a 0 828
1989 465 243 19 67 2 n/a n/a 0 796
1990 456 257 11 85 2 n/a n/a 0 811
1991 444 255 16 86 1 n/a n/a 0 802
1992 450 272 14 74 1 n/a n/a 0 811
1993 477 336 12 86 5 n/a n/a 0 916
1994 432 319 11 95 0 n/a n/a 0 857
1995 389 283 14 97 1 n/a n/a 0 784
1996 389 283 14 97 1 n/a n/a 0 784
1997 401 284 8 124 5 n/a n/a 0 822
1998 409 291 10 139 6 n/a n/a 0 855
1999 530 292 20 168 5 n/a n/a 0 1015
2000 702 281 21 214 4 n/a n/a 0 1222
2001 530 164 13 151 3 n/a n/a 0 861
2002 563 182 11 185 5 n/a n/a 0 946
2003 563 182 11 185 5 n/a n/a 0 946
2004 547 177 13 179 6 n/a n/a 0 922
2005 474 167 17 210 4 n/a n/a 0 872
2006 457 169 18 225 3 n/a n/a 0 872
2007 435 179 16 242 5 n/a n/a 0 877
2008 366 176 12 243 8 n/a n/a 0 805
2009 298 162 15 236 7 n/a n/a 0 718
2010 286 138 11 242 8 n/a n/a 0 685
2011 286 153 3 283 2 0 25 0 752
2012 173 198 5 373 6 0 22 0 777
2013 147 229 7 351 3 1 20 0 758
2014 132 223 4 362 2 1 26 0 750
2015 134 230 7 347 2 1 20 0 741
2016 102 223 4 355 1 0 24 0 709
2017 101 224 8 378 1 0 23 0 735
2018 105 252 10 382 0 0 23 0 772
2019 108 281 7 417 0 0 18 0 831
2020 92 289 3 356 1 1 18 0 760
2021 76 299 3 346 0 1 24 0 749
2022 71 246 5 322 1 0 25 0 670
2023 68 262 4 338 2 0 21 0 695

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leonard Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 828 45.0 18.4 n/a
1989 796 n/a n/a n/a
1990 811 45.0 18.0 n/a
1991 802 44.7 17.9 n/a
1992 811 45.4 17.8 32.4
1993 916 48.0 19.1 39.3
1994 857 52.7 16.3 36.3
1995 784 49.0 16.0 39.7
1996 784 49.0 16.0 39.7
1997 822 52.1 15.8 42.3
1998 855 49.6 17.2 39.2
1999 1015 58.6 17.3 36.7
2000 1222 59.3 20.6 36.4
2001 861 44.9 19.2 30.5
2002 946 51.8 18.3 34.4
2003 946 51.8 18.3 34.4
2004 922 47.0 19.6 41.4
2005 872 47.7 18.3 45.4
2006 872 49.0 17.8 46.6
2007 877 49.7 17.6 48.5
2008 805 52.3 15.4 47.5
2009 718 52.1 13.8 50.6
2010 685 47.9 14.2 55.8
2011 752 53.2 14.1 62.2
2012 777 55.3 14.0 71.8
2013 758 49.9 15.1 78.8
2014 750 53.9 13.9 78.5
2015 741 50.0 14.8 62.8
2016 709 55.0 12.8 79
2017 735 58.5 12.5 80.7
2018 772 62.3 12.3 87.2
2019 831 57.8 14.3 89.2
2020 760 54.9 13.8 92
2021 749 57.0 13.1 92.3
2022 670 49.0 13.6 93.4
2023 695 46.2 15.0 91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leonard Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 828 45.0 18.4 n/a
1989 796 n/a n/a n/a
1990 811 45.0 18.0 n/a
1991 802 44.7 17.9 n/a
1992 811 45.4 17.8 32.4
1993 916 48.0 19.1 39.3
1994 857 52.7 16.3 36.3
1995 784 49.0 16.0 39.7
1996 784 49.0 16.0 39.7
1997 822 52.1 15.8 42.3
1998 855 49.6 17.2 39.2
1999 1015 58.6 17.3 36.7
2000 1222 59.3 20.6 36.4
2001 861 44.9 19.2 30.5
2002 946 51.8 18.3 34.4
2003 946 51.8 18.3 34.4
2004 922 47.0 19.6 41.4
2005 872 47.7 18.3 45.4
2006 872 49.0 17.8 46.6
2007 877 49.7 17.6 48.5
2008 805 52.3 15.4 47.5
2009 718 52.1 13.8 50.6
2010 685 47.9 14.2 55.8
2011 752 53.2 14.1 62.2
2012 777 55.3 14.0 71.8
2013 758 49.9 15.1 78.8
2014 750 53.9 13.9 78.5
2015 741 50.0 14.8 62.8
2016 709 55.0 12.8 79
2017 735 58.5 12.5 80.7
2018 772 62.3 12.3 87.2
2019 831 57.8 14.3 89.2
2020 760 54.9 13.8 92
2021 749 57.0 13.1 92.3
2022 670 49.0 13.6 93.4
2023 695 46.2 15.0 91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Leonard Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $587 (5.6%) $9,951 (94.4%) $10,537
2020 $644 (6.1%) $9,935 (93.9%) $10,579
2021 $1,632 (14.8%) $9,377 (85.2%) $11,008

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leonard Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2087th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2224th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Leonard Middle)1625
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2430
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Leonard Middle)1018
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2014
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Leonard Middle)2418
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3532
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Leonard Middle)66
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))106
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Leonard Middle)2119
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2722
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Leonard Middle)2114
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3927
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Leonard Middle)2112
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3020
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Leonard Middle)196
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2015
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Leonard Middle)7838
 40%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4820
 28%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Leonard Middle)8948
 41%
   End of Course Biology (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))5032
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Leonard Middle)9580
 15%
   End of Course English I Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3734
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students831695
 16.4%
African American281262
 6.8%
American Indian02
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic417338
 18.9%
Pacific Islander00
White10868
 37%
Two or More Races1821
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.2%91.5%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Leonard Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 695 students attended Leonard Middle.

Students who attend Leonard Middle usually go on to attend Western Hills High School

Leonard Middle ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Leonard Middle are 49% Hispanic, 38% African American, 10% White, 3% Two or more races.


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