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MORNINGSIDE MIDDLE

2751 MISSISSIPPI AVE, FORT WORTH, TX 76104FORT WORTH ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
484
Students
Total enrolled
$15,887
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
29/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 42% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 484 students in grades 06–08 in FORT WORTH, Texas.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,887 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 29th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MORNINGSIDE MIDDLE is a mid-sized middle in FORT WORTH, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 484 students. The district invests $15,887 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 29/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at MORNINGSIDE MIDDLE

484
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
95%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution225 male · 259 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility95%
National avg 52% · 460 students
Student Composition
56%
37%
Asian2%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino56%
Black37%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481970001889

Academic Outcomes at MORNINGSIDE MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
29
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 29th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 76104

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,887Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,887
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,990
Student Support$3,018
Administration$1,906
Operations$2,383
Other$1,589
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,887 spent per student, an estimated $7,038 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
51%
State government
25.4%
Local (property tax)
51.0%
Federal programs
23.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (29/100) — national median is 50
  • 95% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CLIFFORD DAVIS ELWESTPARK ELRIDGLEA HILLS ELSOUTH HILLS EL
+1 more
↓
Middle
ROSEMONT MIDDLEMCLEAN MIDDLEELDER MIDDLERIVERSIDE MIDDLE
+7 more
↓
High School
PASCHAL H SARLINGTON HEIGHTS H SSOUTH HILLS H SNORTH SIDE H S
+10 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyTarrant County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFORT WORTH ISD →
Phone: (817)815-8300
NCES ID: 481970001889
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FORT WORTH seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FORT WORTH ISD
High
PASCHAL H S
2,141 students · 09–12
● 41 opp64% FRL
High
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS H S
1,934 students · 09–12
● 36 opp69% FRL
High
SOUTH HILLS H S
1,880 students · 09–12
● 45 opp90% FRL
High
NORTH SIDE H S
1,721 students · 09–12
● 39 opp94% FRL
High
TRIMBLE TECHNICAL H S
1,699 students · 09–12
● 29 opp91% FRL
High
O D WYATT H S
1,500 students · 09–12
● 33 opp93% FRL
High
BENBROOK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
1,487 students · 06–12
● 55 opp50% FRL
High
SOUTHWEST H S
1,285 students · 09–12
● 45 opp86% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2751 MISSISSIPPI AVE, FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.