Summary:
Zip code 76131 in Fort Worth, Texas, is home to two middle schools—Prairie Vista and Highland Middle—both serving grades 6-8 within the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (ISD), a district ranked in the 32nd percentile statewide.
Highland Middle stands out as the stronger performer in this area. It ranks in the 42nd percentile (1,355 out of 2,335 schools) for the 2025-2026 school year, compared to Prairie Vista’s 24th percentile (1,776 out of 2,335). Highland Middle also boasts a much lower student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 versus Prairie Vista’s 19.9:1, and spends about $735 more per student. Academically, Highland Middle outperforms Prairie Vista in nearly every subject, including 8th-grade reading (59.91% vs. 52.94% proficient) and 8th-grade math (40.26% vs. 25.54% proficient). A key strength for both schools is Algebra I, where 86.49% of Highland Middle students and 70% of Prairie Vista students taking the exam are proficient—far exceeding the district average of 47.08% and state average of 54.03%.
Despite these differences, both schools share challenges. Mathematics proficiency in general grades is a significant weakness, with 7th-grade math proficiency at just 7.14% for Prairie Vista and 14.79% for Highland Middle, well below the state average of 29.41%. Additionally, both schools have seen a decline in state rankings over the past three years, indicating systemic issues that need attention. Dropout rates remain very low (0.0% at Prairie Vista and 0.2% at Highland Middle), and both serve similar demographics with about half of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. For parents, Highland Middle offers stronger academics and more individualized attention, while Prairie Vista provides a larger school environment with a perfect dropout record.
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