At a glance
Reported students
485
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437.5
Kirkpatrick Middle: 485 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
15.2:1 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
- 485
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.99
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Kirkpatrick Middle
Kirkpatrick Middle 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 485 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 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to 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 (88.5%) and Black (5.8%). English learners represent 63.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. 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 Kirkpatrick Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.93 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 2 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
- 63.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White2.7%
- Hispanic88.5%
- Black5.8%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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.
Monnig Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
459 reported students
Jean McClung Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
514 reported students
Stripling Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
518 reported students
Int'l Newcomer Acad
Middle · Grades 06–09
429 reported students
Morningside Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
415 reported students
Leadership Academy at Leonard Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
568 reported students
Public schools near Kirkpatrick Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elder Middle Middle · Fort Worth ISD | 06–08 | 646 | 1.5 mi |
| Meacham Middle Middle · Fort Worth ISD | 06–08 | 680 | 1.6 mi |
| Lucyle Collins Middle Middle · Lake Worth ISD | 06–08 | 735 | 2.3 mi |
| Insights Learning Center Middle · Fort Worth ISD | 05–05 | 0 | 3 mi |
| Irma Marsh Middle Middle · Castleberry ISD | 06–08 | 840 | 3.2 mi |
| Marine Creek Middle Middle · Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD | 06–08 | 926 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kirkpatrick Middle
What grades does Kirkpatrick Middle serve?
Kirkpatrick Middle 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 Kirkpatrick Middle?
Kirkpatrick Middle reported 485 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 485 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kirkpatrick Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 485 students and 31.93 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 Kirkpatrick Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kirkpatrick Middle 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 Kirkpatrick Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.1% 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 Kirkpatrick Middle in?
Kirkpatrick Middle 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 Kirkpatrick Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elder Middle (1.5 mi), Meacham Middle (1.6 mi), Lucyle Collins Middle (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.