FORT WORTH ISD

Fort Worth ISD serves 70,184 students across 143 schools in suburban Tarrant County, Texas. The district experienced a 6.2% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1 supported by 4,721.8 teachers.

Academic performance metrics fall below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 29.0% while reading proficiency is 38.0%. The graduation rate of 82.6% trails the state average of 92.3%, though the dropout rate of 3.2% remains relatively low. Chronic absenteeism affects 23.0% of the student population.

The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student body, with 83.1% qualifying for economic disadvantage programs. Significant English learner enrollment comprises 42.1% of students, while 14.1% receive special education services. Racial composition is 66.2% Hispanic, 18.6% Black, 11.3% White, and 1.7% Asian.

Per-pupil spending of $11,653 falls below the state average of $12,908. The district's $1,140.5 million budget relies on 53.6% local funding, 29.6% state funding, and 16.8% federal funding. This revenue structure reflects dependence on local resources while serving a population with substantial economic need and high percentages of students requiring English language support.