Elder Middle
Fort Worth, TX · Fort Worth ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
1,576th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
709 NW 21ST, Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817)814-4100NCES ID 481970001859Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Elder Middle 1,576th 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 7% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 603 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 763 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.1% | 95.9% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 5.3% | 1.8% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 1.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $193K in zip 76164 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Elder Middle in?
Elder Middle is part of the Fort Worth ISD district in Fort Worth, Texas.
Is Elder Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Elder Middle 1,576th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Elder Middle?
Hispanic 96%, White 2%, Black 1% (763 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Elder Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76164 is $193K 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.