Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Richardson ISD

Forest Meadow Middle School

9373 Whitehurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75243 · (469) 593-1500

B
80 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Up from a C (76) in 2025.
1,211students
13.7students per teacher
94.2%attendance
7thof 8 Richardson ISD middle schools
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ABBDBBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Forest Meadow Middle School 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 · 74

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 80

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

Closing the gapsC · 79

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

How students did on STAAR

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

Approaches grade level63%
Meets grade level38%
Richardson ISD middle schools: 49.4%
Masters grade level21%

Students and teachers

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

1,211students in 2024–25Up 76% from 687 the year before
13.7students per teacher88 full-time teachers
20.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,368average teacher base pay
70%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD middle schools: 51.9%
38.3%English learners
16.6%in gifted & talented
17.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 33.4%Hispanic 32.9%White 20%Asian 11%Two or More Races 1.7%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

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

AHarmony Science Academy - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 93 · 2.1 mi BSam Tasby Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 84 · 2.3 mi BLake Highlands Middle SchoolRichardson ISD · 88 · 2.4 mi DLiberty Junior HighRichardson ISD · 69 · 2.4 mi BBenjamin Franklin International Exploratory AcademyDallas ISD · 83 · 2.9 mi BRobert T Hill Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 88 · 3.7 mi PScofield Christian SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 0.9 mi PDallas Lutheran SchoolPrivate · 7–12 · 1.4 mi PMontessori Children's House & SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.6 mi
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Questions about Forest Meadow Middle School

What is Forest Meadow Middle School’s TEA rating?

Forest Meadow Middle School earned a B (80 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (76) in 2025.

What grades does Forest Meadow Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 9373 Whitehurst Dr in Dallas.

How many students go to Forest Meadow Middle School?

1,211 students in 2024–25, up 76% from 687 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Forest Meadow Middle School compare with other Richardson ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 7th of 8 Richardson ISD middle schools. 25% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Forest Meadow Middle School?

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