Summary:
Zip code 76262 is home to two high-performing middle schools, Medlin Middle and John M Tidwell Middle, both part of the highly-rated Northwest Independent School District (Isd), serving grades 6-8 in a suburban area north of Fort Worth.
Medlin Middle stands out as the top performer in the area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year. It consistently outperforms John M Tidwell Middle in nearly every academic subject, including Reading, Math, and Science, with proficiency rates often exceeding both district and state averages by significant margins. For example, 8th-grade Reading proficiency at Medlin is 86.16%, compared to 76.60% at Tidwell. Medlin also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (12.44% vs. 22.79%) and spends slightly more per student ($9,253 vs. $8,788). Its state ranking has shown a strong upward trend, moving from the 92nd percentile to the 93rd percentile over the past two years.
Both schools share a remarkable strength in advanced mathematics, with over 95% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam achieving proficiency—nearly double the district average. John M Tidwell Middle, while still a strong school with a 4-star rating and 89th percentile ranking, has experienced more volatility in its state ranking, dropping to the 84th percentile in 2024-2025 before recovering. Both schools also excel in Reading, with all grade levels performing well above state averages. Overall, families in this zip code have access to two excellent middle schools, with Medlin Middle offering a slight edge in consistency and overall academic performance.
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