Jean McClung Middle

Summary:

Jean McClung Middle is a public middle school located in Fort Worth, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 708 students. The school is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District, which is ranked 783 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jean McClung Middle has a significantly higher percentage of African American (54.38%) and Hispanic (36.72%) students compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse racial compositions. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, and its performance on STAAR tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Jean McClung Middle also has higher dropout rates, ranging from 0.8% to 4.3%, which are above the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Jean McClung Middle to nearby schools in the same district, such as Forest Oak Middle and James Middle, it is clear that Jean McClung Middle is underperforming significantly. These nearby schools have higher academic performance, lower dropout rates, and more diverse student populations. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's low ranking within the Fort Worth Independent School District and the state of Texas may indicate that Jean McClung Middle is facing significant challenges related to resource allocation, teacher quality, and student support services, which likely contribute to the school's poor academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3000 Forest Ave
       Fort Worth, TX  76112-3010


(817) 815-5300

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2229th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,111 Help


Students who attend Jean McClung Middle usually attend:

High:    Eastern Hills High School

Feeder schools for Jean McClung Middle:

Elementary:    East Handley Elementary
    Sagamore Hill Elementary
    West Handley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.4%
Hispanic:
35.8%
White:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.5% Help


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Compare Details Jean McClung Middle ranks worse than 94.4% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th 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 11.76. (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: African American (55.4%), Hispanic (35.8%), White (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jean McClung Middle is 14.4, which is the 5th 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 Jean McClung Middle is $10,111. 12 middle schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jean McClung Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jean McClung Middle 2229th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Jean McClung Middle in the ranking list.)

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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 Jean McClung Middle

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Rank History for all students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 16.70 1752nd 1951 10.2%
2013 15.22 1797th 1973 8.9%
2014 10.94 1874th 1987 5.7%
2015 7.58 1941st 2043 5.0%
2016 11.95 1857th 1987 6.5%
2017 17.16 1830th 2027 9.7%
2018 17.40 1875th 2080 9.9%
2019 13.10 2048th 2193 6.6%
2021 11.90 2118th 2252 6.0%
2022 13.62 2080th 2254 7.7%
2023 9.67 2219th 2330 4.8%
2024 11.76 2229th 2361 5.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.20 699th 753 7.2%
2022 28.18 644th 813 20.8%
2023 14.67 765th 817 6.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.43 1103rd 1376 19.8%
2019 27.73 1178th 1445 18.5%
2021 37.93 983rd 1592 38.3%
2022 44.01 825th 1643 49.8%
2023 30.46 1284th 1720 25.3%
2024 28.10 1388th 1760 21.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.45 912th 1597 42.9%
2019 23.17 1463rd 1626 10.0%
2021 25.85 1492nd 1712 12.9%
2022 28.27 1431st 1757 18.6%
2023 18.58 1749th 1815 3.6%
2024 35.93 1284th 1881 31.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.44 1706th 2039 16.3%
2019 18.30 1915th 2073 7.6%
2021 16.45 2024th 2172 6.8%
2022 19.68 1985th 2220 10.6%
2023 12.04 2147th 2251 4.6%
2024 14.16 2115th 2224 4.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.68 1822nd 2008 9.3%
2019 13.84 1927th 2047 5.9%
2021 12.44 2040th 2151 5.2%
2022 15.36 2031st 2221 8.6%
2023 10.69 2133rd 2241 4.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.22 1310th 1430 8.4%
2019 15.69 1341st 1446 7.3%
2021 12.41 1382nd 1501 7.9%
2022 7.55 1435th 1488 3.6%
2023 2.51 1464th 1481 1.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.85 1114th 2008 44.5%
2019 22.22 1880th 2058 8.6%
2021 24.50 1838th 2118 13.2%
2022 29.16 1722nd 2182 21.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.04 1861st 2030 8.3%
2019 12.79 1960th 2069 5.3%
2021 12.76 2051st 2168 5.4%
2022 13.01 2083rd 2228 6.5%
2023 9.20 2164th 2245 3.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.41 551st 612 10.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.95 1068th 1167 8.5%
2019 15.63 1131st 1193 5.2%
2021 15.32 1175th 1213 3.1%
2022 19.66 1151st 1251 8.0%
2023 14.98 1207th 1273 5.2%
2024 15.66 1215th 1271 4.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.07 1515th 1895 20.1%
2019 22.69 1685th 1935 12.9%
2021 16.92 1876th 2043 8.2%
2022 21.06 1812th 2077 12.8%
2023 15.87 1951st 2116 7.8%
2024 18.80 1909th 2108 9.4%
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Rank History for White students at Jean McClung Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.33 1246th 1673 25.5%
2021 34.07 1228th 1700 27.8%
2022 26.86 1398th 1723 18.9%
2023 11.43 1648th 1749 5.8%
2024 29.70 1345th 1724 22.0%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Saturday, June 7, 2014

Open Quote The students at this school learn a lot, none of which has to do with academics. They learn how to be bullied, how to fight, how to be ignored by teachers, how to be rude and loud, and how to survive doing the minimum that's required in life. I am very disappointed about this school year experience. The administration doesn't support parent involvement ie no response to calls/emails and hour long waiting periods to meet with the principal. Many fights daily, kids skipping, gang affiliation. No lessons can be taught because classrooms can't be controlled so passing grades are given to the majority with no advancement in learning schoolwork. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jean McClung Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 34 243 2 242 2 0 5 0 528
2013 37 386 6 371 2 0 5 0 807
2014 28 401 5 398 0 0 11 0 843
2015 23 383 5 411 1 0 9 0 832
2016 43 361 6 427 1 1 6 0 845
2017 26 318 7 442 1 1 2 0 797
2018 16 300 6 410 0 1 8 0 741
2019 14 272 5 408 3 1 13 0 716
2020 14 253 5 400 1 0 11 0 684
2021 26 285 8 408 1 0 18 0 746
2022 35 417 14 304 0 0 28 0 798
2023 18 385 14 260 2 0 29 0 708
2024 23 320 14 207 0 1 13 0 578

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

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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 Jean McClung Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 528 35.5 14.8 81.3
2013 807 39.9 20.1 77.8
2014 843 45.6 18.4 80.3
2015 832 51.0 16.3 66.6
2016 845 54.0 15.6 73.5
2017 797 54.2 14.6 84.8
2018 741 54.9 13.4 81.4
2019 716 46.8 15.2 91.8
2020 684 48.1 14.2 90.5
2021 746 47.1 15.8 94.1
2022 798 48.0 16.6 94
2023 708 48.9 14.4 90.4
2024 578 40.0 14.4 87.5

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 Jean McClung Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 528 35.5 14.8 81.3
2013 807 39.9 20.1 77.8
2014 843 45.6 18.4 80.3
2015 832 51.0 16.3 66.6
2016 845 54.0 15.6 73.5
2017 797 54.2 14.6 84.8
2018 741 54.9 13.4 81.4
2019 716 46.8 15.2 91.8
2020 684 48.1 14.2 90.5
2021 746 47.1 15.8 94.1
2022 798 48.0 16.6 94
2023 708 48.9 14.4 90.4
2024 578 40.0 14.4 87.5

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 Jean McClung Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $756 (7.6%) $9,189 (92.4%) $9,946
2020 $758 (7.3%) $9,559 (92.7%) $10,317
2021 $1,512 (15.0%) $8,599 (85.0%) $10,111

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jean McClung Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2048th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2219th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Jean McClung Middle)1519
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2430
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jean McClung Middle)133
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2014
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Jean McClung Middle)3331
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3532
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jean McClung Middle)128
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))106
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Jean McClung Middle)2427
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2722
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jean McClung Middle)2517
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3927
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Jean McClung Middle)2314
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3020
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jean McClung Middle)85
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2015
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Jean McClung Middle)9182
 9%
   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 (Jean McClung Middle)10093
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))5036
 14%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Jean McClung Middle)94100
 6%
   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 Students716708
 1.1%
African American272385
 41.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian514
 180%
Hispanic408260
 36.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1418
 28.6%
Two or More Races1329
 123.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.8%90.4%
 1.4%


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Students who attend Jean McClung Middle usually go on to attend Eastern Hills High School

Jean McClung Middle ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Jean McClung Middle are 55% African American, 36% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 578 students attended Jean McClung Middle.


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