At a glance
Reported students
330
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437.5
Applied Learning Acad: 330 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 319
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Applied Learning Acad
Applied Learning Acad is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Fort Worth. It is one of 137 current school records connected to Fort Worth ISD. NCES reports 330 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, below the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (57.3%) and White (26.1%). English learners represent 24.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Applied Learning Acad
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.1%
- Hispanic57.3%
- Black12.7%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fort Worth ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Daggett Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
353 reported students
McLean 6th Grade
Middle · Grades 06–06
388 reported students
Morningside Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
415 reported students
Int'l Newcomer Acad
Middle · Grades 06–09
429 reported students
Monnig Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
459 reported students
Kirkpatrick Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
485 reported students
Public schools near Applied Learning Acad
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLean 6th Grade Middle · Fort Worth ISD | 06–06 | 388 | 0.7 mi |
| McLean Middle Middle · Fort Worth ISD | 06–08 | 757 | 0.7 mi |
| Rosemont Middle Middle · Fort Worth ISD | 06–08 | 1,166 | 0.8 mi |
| Daggett Middle Middle · Fort Worth ISD | 06–08 | 353 | 2.1 mi |
| Wedgwood Middle Middle · Fort Worth ISD | 06–08 | 701 | 2.7 mi |
| Morningside Middle Middle · Fort Worth ISD | 06–08 | 415 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Applied Learning Acad
What grades does Applied Learning Acad serve?
Applied Learning Acad reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Fort Worth ISD.
How many students attend Applied Learning Acad?
Applied Learning Acad reported 330 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 319 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Applied Learning Acad?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 330 students and 25.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Applied Learning Acad a public, charter, or magnet school?
Applied Learning Acad is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Worth ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Applied Learning Acad students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Applied Learning Acad in?
Applied Learning Acad is part of Fort Worth ISD, based in Fort Worth, TX, which operates 137 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Applied Learning Acad?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McLean 6th Grade (0.7 mi), McLean Middle (0.7 mi), Rosemont Middle (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.