Serving 401 students in grades 6-8, Handley 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 was 7% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
75%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Handley Middle School?
401 students attend Handley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Handley Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Handley Middle School?
Handley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Handley Middle School offer ?
Handley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Handley Middle School part of?
Handley Middle School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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