Public middle schoolGrades 7–8Forney ISD

Jackson Middle School

651 Innovation Blvd, Forney, TX 75126 · (469) 762-4270

B
82 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Up from a C (78) in 2025.
807students
14.6students per teacher
93.9%attendance
3rdof 8 Forney ISD middle schools
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CCCDBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Jackson Middle School has earned an A in 0 of its 5 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 · 75

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 82

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

Closing the gapsB · 81

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Jackson Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Forney ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level66%
Meets grade level42%
Forney ISD middle schools: 41.6%
Masters grade level20%

Students and teachers

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

807students in 2024–25Down 19% from 993 the year before
14.6students per teacher55 full-time teachers
16.8average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
1.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$61,657average teacher base pay
57.4%from low-income familiesForney ISD middle schools: 50.8%
10.3%English learners
9.5%in gifted & talented
17.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 55%Hispanic 23.2%White 13.1%Two or More Races 4.3%Asian 3.7%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Forney ISD (district website).

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Nearby schools

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

CRhodes IntermediateForney ISD · 72 · 0.2 mi CSmith IntermediateForney ISD · 71 · 2.8 mi CRhea IntermediateForney ISD · 76 · 3.2 mi DBrown Middle SchoolForney ISD · 68 · 3.3 mi
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Questions about Jackson Middle School

What is Jackson Middle School’s TEA rating?

Jackson Middle School earned a B (82 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (78) in 2025.

What grades does Jackson Middle School serve?

Grades 7–8. It’s part of Forney ISD, at 651 Innovation Blvd in Forney.

How many students go to Jackson Middle School?

807 students in 2024–25, down 19% from 993 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Jackson Middle School compare with other Forney ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 8 Forney ISD middle schools. 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Jackson Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Forney 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.