Serving 1,211 students in grades 6-8, Forest Meadow Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Meadow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Meadow Middle School's student population of 1,211 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 49% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
School Rankings
Forest Meadow Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Meadow Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4525 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
33%
54%
Black
33%
13%
White
20%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Meadow Middle School's ranking?
Forest Meadow Middle School is ranked #4525 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Forest Meadow Middle School often compared to?
Forest Meadow Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Highlands Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Forest Meadow Middle School?
1,211 students attend Forest Meadow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Forest Meadow Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Meadow Middle School?
Forest Meadow Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Meadow Middle School offer ?
Forest Meadow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forest Meadow Middle School part of?
Forest Meadow Middle School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Meadow Middle School located?
Forest Meadow Middle School is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Lake Highlands.
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