Summary:
The 17 schools in Fort Worth's 76119 zip code, serving elementary through high school, are predominantly part of the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) and face significant challenges due to extremely high poverty levels, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 94.5%.
The standout performer is Tarrant County College South/Fort Worth Collegiate High School, a magnet school ranked in the 81st percentile statewide with a 97.1% graduation rate and test scores far exceeding district averages. In contrast, O D Wyatt High School, the largest high school with 1,499 students, struggles with a 13th percentile rank and an 80.5% graduation rate. Among elementary schools, Christene C Moss Elementary leads with a 52nd percentile rank and strong math scores, while Clifford Davis Elementary ranks in the 1st percentile with critically low proficiency. The two middle schools show a clear contrast: Idea Southeast College Preparatory (30th percentile) consistently outperforms Forest Oak Middle (15th percentile), particularly in math.
A key takeaway is that while high poverty correlates with low performance overall, schools like Glen Park Elementary (48th percentile) and Christene C Moss Elementary prove that strong leadership and instruction can overcome these odds. The Int'l Newcomer Academy is a unique case, serving newly arrived immigrant students with extremely low test scores (often 0% proficiency) but the highest per-pupil spending ($23,222), reflecting its specialized mission. Overall, the average statewide percentile rank of 20.5% indicates these schools face steep challenges, but pockets of excellence offer hope for families seeking strong educational options.
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