Forney Independent School District (Isd)

The Forney Independent School District (Isd) is a mid-sized Texas district serving 23 schools—11 elementary, 8 middle, and 4 high schools—with a state ranking in the 42nd percentile, reflecting slightly below-average overall performance.

The district's standout is Johnson Elementary, ranked in the 93rd percentile with 77.3% of 4th graders proficient in math, far exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Dewberry Elementary ranks in the 7th percentile with only 27.1% of 4th graders proficient in reading, correlating with the district's highest free/reduced lunch rate. Among middle schools, Warren Middle leads at the 73rd percentile, achieving 100% proficiency in Algebra I, while Brown Middle struggles at the 7th percentile with just 3.05% proficient in 7th-grade math. At the high school level, Forney High School outperforms North Forney High School, with a 92.9% graduation rate and 0.5% dropout rate versus 89.8% and 2.2%, respectively. The Forney Learning Academy, an alternative school, has the district's lowest ranking and a 14.1% dropout rate.

A key finding is the stark contrast in middle school math: while 7th-grade math proficiency is low district-wide, advanced Algebra I scores at Warren Middle (100%), Jackson Middle (94.31%), and Themer Middle (89.68%) are exceptional, suggesting a strong advanced track but a weak general math curriculum. Additionally, several elementary schools like Willett Elementary have seen sharp declines from 4-star to 2-star ratings, warranting attention. The Forney Virtual Academy shows mixed results, with strong reading but weak math performance, while Educational Wilson Elementary reveals a significant gap between English and Spanish test-takers, highlighting the need for targeted support for English Language Learners.