Forest Meadow Middle
Dallas, TX · Richardson ISD · Grades 7-8
1,117th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
Forest Meadow Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Forest Meadow Middle 1,117th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 34% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — declining.
Forest Meadow Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,029 students tested
Forest Meadow Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 688 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 34.9% | 34.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 41.7% | 30.2% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| White | 16.6% | 23.0% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 9.9% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Forest Meadow Middle
Typical home value $304K in zip 75243 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Forest Meadow Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Sam Tasby MiddleDallas ISD · 2.3 mi away1,266th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 8Lake Highlands MiddleRichardson ISD · 2.4 mi away395th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 53% - 1Liberty J HRichardson ISD · 2.5 mi away1,569th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 16% - 6Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory AcadDallas ISD · 2.8 mi away837th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 6Robert T Hill MiddleDallas ISD · 3.7 mi away795th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 8Jackson Technology CenterGarland ISD · 3.9 mi away467th of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 47% - 9Richardson West Technology and Arts MagnetRichardson ISD · 4 mi away333rd of 1,701
ELA 74% · Math 51% - 5Ewell D Walker MiddleDallas ISD · 4.3 mi away869th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Forest Meadow Middle in?
Forest Meadow Middle is part of the Richardson ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Forest Meadow Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Forest Meadow Middle 1,117th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Forest Meadow Middle?
Black 35%, Hispanic 30%, White 23%, Asian 10% (688 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Forest Meadow Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75243 is $304K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.