Fort Worth Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 140 public schools serving 72,783 students in Fort Worth Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Fort Worth Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Fort Worth Independent School District, which is ranked #1057 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
116 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,260 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
47,327 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
53%
# Black Students
14,630 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
20%
13%
# White Students
8,081 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
11%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
48 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,321 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,731
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
4,799
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,160
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,207
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,054
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,084
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,219
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,626
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,048
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,359
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,247
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,863
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,909
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,477
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,669 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,428 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Fort Worth Independent School District?
Fort Worth Independent School District manages 140 public schools serving 72,783 students.
What is the rank of Fort Worth Independent School District?
Fort Worth Independent School District is ranked #1057 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Worth Independent School District?
65% of Fort Worth Independent School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Worth Independent School District?
Fort Worth Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Fort Worth Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,428 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 140 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 72,783 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
