Public middle schoolGrades 7–8Arlington ISD

Shackelford Junior High

2000 N Fielder Rd, Arlington, TX 76012 · (682) 867-3600

C
76 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 6 points from 2025Down from a B (82) in 2025.
510students
12.9students per teacher
93.3%attendance
7thof 10 Arlington ISD middle schools
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CCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Shackelford Junior High has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 72

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 77

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 74

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Shackelford Junior High tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Arlington ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level66%
Meets grade level43%
Arlington ISD middle schools: 39.8%
Masters grade level20%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

510students in 2024–25Down 9% from 558 the year before
12.9students per teacher40 full-time teachers
23.5average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
8.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,673average teacher base pay
72.5%from low-income familiesArlington ISD middle schools: 75.2%
35.5%English learners
18.6%in gifted & talented
22.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 58.6%White 19.2%African American 16.1%Two or More Races 3.5%Asian 2%

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Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CUplift Summit Prep Middle SchoolUplift Education · 78 · 1.9 mi CNichols Junior HighArlington ISD · 74 · 3.0 mi PCountry Day School of ArlingtonPrivate · PK–K · 1.3 mi PGreen Oaks SchoolPrivate · Ungraded · 2.1 mi PPantego Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 3.1 mi
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Questions about Shackelford Junior High

What is Shackelford Junior High’s TEA rating?

Shackelford Junior High earned a C (76 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (82) in 2025.

What grades does Shackelford Junior High serve?

Grades 7–8. It’s part of Arlington ISD, at 2000 N Fielder Rd in Arlington.

How many students go to Shackelford Junior High?

510 students in 2024–25, down 9% from 558 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Shackelford Junior High compare with other Arlington ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 7th of 10 Arlington ISD middle schools. 10% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Shackelford Junior High?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Arlington ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.