Summary:
In zip code 76111, there is one middle school, Riverside Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd), with a total enrollment of 739 students and a very high rate of economic disadvantage.
Riverside Middle presents a striking "two-schools" dynamic. On one hand, it struggles profoundly in standard grade-level subjects, with only 3.26% of 6th graders proficient in Math in 2025-2026, far below the state average of 38.57%. On the other hand, it excels dramatically in advanced high school-level End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 96.77% of students proficient in English I Reading and 76.32% proficient in Biology, both significantly outperforming the district and state averages. This suggests a highly effective program for a select group of advanced students, while the majority of the student body faces major academic challenges. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools over the last three years, earning a 0-star rating.
Despite low test scores, there are positive signals. The school's dropout rate of 1.2% is less than half the district average of 3.1%, indicating strong student retention. Additionally, 8th-grade Math shows a notable improvement, with 27.65% proficient in 2025-2026, compared to critically low scores in 6th and 7th grades. This may be due to top math students taking Algebra I (where they score 58.57% proficient), leaving a different cohort in standard 8th-grade math. The school's per-student spending is $9,394, and its student-teacher ratio is 19:1. Overall, Riverside Middle is a school of extremes, excelling in advanced coursework while needing significant support in foundational subjects.
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