Fort Worth ISD Ratings to Be Reviewed Wednesday
Families with children in Fort Worth ISD schools can check campus ratings as the board reviews the latest results.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Secondary Education
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The Fort Worth ISD Board of Managers will review the latest student academic performance data on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, based on the state's A-F ratings. The district received an overall C rating from the Texas Education Agency, up from a D in 2023, and has operated under state-appointed leadership since March.
Why it matters
For Fort Worth families, the ratings shape how schools are judged and whether a campus faces the risk of state intervention after repeated failing grades. With almost 82% of district students economically disadvantaged, the trend in campus ratings bears directly on the quality of the neighborhood schools where local homes are zoned.
The district's overall rating is 77, a C, up from 65, a D, in 2023. Six of 20 middle schools carry a D or F rating, and William James Middle has received its fifth unacceptable rating in a row.
The players
Fort Worth ISD Board of Managers
The state-appointed governing body overseeing Fort Worth's public schools, which reviews campus performance and accountability results.
Texas Education Agency
The state agency that issues the A-F school ratings and oversees accountability and intervention for Texas districts.
The details
Texas A-F ratings measure student achievement, growth, and how well schools close performance gaps between student groups. Ratings also compare each campus against districts with a similar share of economically disadvantaged students. Under state rules, a campus that receives five consecutive failing ratings puts the district at risk of a state takeover, which is the step that led to the appointed leadership now in place. Preliminary figures were released in August, and the final ratings will be confirmed later this fall.
Timeline
2023: Fort Worth ISD was rated D overall by the Texas Education Agency.
March: State-appointed leadership began operating Fort Worth ISD.
August: Preliminary A-F ratings were released.
2025-26 school year: William James Middle received its fifth unacceptable rating in a row.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: The Board of Managers reviews the latest performance data at the administration building.
The Home Front
Texas's A-F accountability system, with its state takeover provision for repeated failing ratings, is the framework behind this review. Fort Worth's three-year improvement shows how district ratings can move up under state oversight.
If your home is zoned to a Fort Worth ISD campus, check its most recent A-F rating and reading and math results before the fall ratings are finalized. Keep an eye on whether your neighborhood school is improving or still carries a failing grade, since that affects both family planning and nearby home values.
The takeaway
Fort Worth's C rating shows the district climbing out of the failing range, with A- and B-rated campuses more than doubling in three years. If your child attends or you are considering a district school, ask for the campus-level rating and reading results, since those vary widely from school to school.
What happens next
The Board of Managers reviews the latest student performance data on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Fort Worth ISD administration building at 7060 Camp Bowie Blvd. Final A-F ratings are expected later this fall.
Further reading
Explore more Secondary Education coverage to see how school ratings affect families across Fort Worth.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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