WEDGWOOD 6TH GR SCH

www.fortworthisd.org

309 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

Wedgwood 6th Grade School is a specialized campus within the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) designed specifically to serve students transitioning from elementary to middle school. By focusing exclusively on the sixth-grade experience, the school provides a dedicated environment that helps students navigate the academic and social challenges of early adolescence. The curriculum is tailored to bridge the gap between self-contained elementary classrooms and the departmentalized structure typical of secondary education, ensuring students build the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

Located on Belden Avenue in Fort Worth, the school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student engagement and personal growth. As part of the larger Fort Worth ISD network, Wedgwood 6th Grade School benefits from district-wide resources and standards while maintaining a singular focus on the developmental needs of its unique age group. The school serves as a crucial stepping stone, preparing students to confidently move on to their subsequent years of middle school with a strong academic footing and increased independence.

309

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEDGWOOD 6TH GR SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	161
Black	112
Asian	6
Two or More	15

Hispanic
161 (52.1 %)
Black
112 (36.2 %)
White
15 (4.9 %)
Two or More
15 (4.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)814-8300
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 309