Serving 826 students in grades 6-8, Fossil Hill 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fossil Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Fossil Hill Middle School's student population of 826 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Rankings
Fossil Hill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fossil Hill Middle School is 0.71, 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
#5431 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
27%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fossil Hill Middle School's ranking?
Fossil Hill Middle School is ranked #5431 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fossil Hill Middle School?
826 students attend Fossil Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fossil Hill Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fossil Hill Middle School?
Fossil Hill Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fossil Hill Middle School offer ?
Fossil Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fossil Hill Middle School part of?
Fossil Hill Middle School is part of Keller Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Fossil Hill Middle School located?
Fossil Hill Middle School is located in the Summerfields neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Summerfields.
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