Jackson Middle
Forney, TX · Forney ISD · Grades 7-8
856th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 50%▲ Improving
Jackson Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jackson Middle 856th 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 50% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2022 to 50th in 2025 — improving.
Jackson Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 760 students tested
Jackson Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 993 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2021
| Group | Trend | 2021 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 35.3% | 42.4% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.7% | 34.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 22.8% | 17.4% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Jackson Middle
Typical home value $313K in zip 75126 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Jackson Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Rhodes IsForney ISD · 0.1 mi away1,252nd of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 30% - 8Warren MiddleForney ISD · 2.8 mi away368th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 58% - 4Smith IntForney ISD · 3 mi away1,027th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 39% - 6Rhea IntForney ISD · 3.2 mi away695th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 46% - 2Brown MiddleForney ISD · 3.4 mi away1,493rd of 1,701
ELA 37% · Math 26% - 4Terry MiddleMesquite ISD · 5.8 mi away1,118th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 41% - 10Sunnyvale MiddleSunnyvale ISD · 6.1 mi away92nd of 1,701
ELA 81% · Math 74% - 9Maurine Cain MiddleRockwall ISD · 6.5 mi away266th of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jackson Middle in?
Jackson Middle is part of the Forney ISD district in Forney, Texas.
Is Jackson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jackson Middle 856th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Jackson Middle?
Black 42%, Hispanic 34%, White 17%, Two or more races 3% (993 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jackson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75126 is $313K 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.