Summary
Stripling Middle in Fort Worth, TX, is a mid-sized public school serving 518 students in grades 6-8 within the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd), where about 65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This school stands out as a "middle ground" in its area, performing significantly better than nearby schools like Morningside Middle, Daggett Middle, Monnig Middle, and Elder Middle, which all rank in the bottom 10% of Texas schools. However, it is outperformed by Applied Learning Academy and McLean Middle, which rank in the 56th and 61st percentiles respectively.
The school's greatest strength is its exceptional performance in advanced coursework, particularly End-of-Course (EOC) exams. In 2025-2026, Stripling achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate in English I Reading, far exceeding the district average of 37.29% and the state average of 55.43%. It also posted strong results in Algebra I (80.25% vs. district 33.31%) and Biology (89.04% vs. district 53.84%), rivaling top schools like McLean Middle and Applied Learning Academy. Reading proficiency is a core strength, with 6th-grade reading scores (56.18%) above the state average (53.52%) and well above the district (37.55%). In contrast, nearby Irma Marsh Middle in Castleberry Independent School District (Isd) shows more balanced performance despite a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (94.4%).
Despite these successes, Stripling faces significant challenges. On-grade-level math proficiency is a critical weakness, with 6th and 7th-grade math scores (21.19% and 11.69%) far below state averages, suggesting that while the school excels at accelerating some students into advanced courses, many struggle with grade-level concepts. The school also shows stark equity gaps, performing well for White students (64th percentile) but struggling with economically disadvantaged students (22nd percentile) and English Language Learners (16th percentile). A notable bright spot was a dramatic turnaround for Special Education students, who jumped to the 76th percentile in 2024-2025, though this was not sustained in 2025-2026. Additionally, African American student performance dropped sharply from the 53rd to the 26th percentile in the same period, warranting attention.
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