Applied Learning Acad vs McLean 6th Grade
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applied Learning Acad
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
McLean 6th Grade
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–6
388 students
| Measure | Applied Learning Acad Fort Worth, Texas | McLean 6th Grade Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 1,684 | #949 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5916 of 15,369 | #8987 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 330 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Applied Learning Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 43.8).
- •McLean 6th Grade does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Applied Learning Acad does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •McLean 6th Grade does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 57.9%).
- •Applied Learning Acad does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.9).
- •McLean 6th Grade is the larger school with 388 students compared with 330.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Applied Learning Acad better than McLean 6th Grade?
On the Success Index (US), Applied Learning Acad ranks higher (57.9 vs 43.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Applied Learning Acad and McLean 6th Grade?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Applied Learning Acad: 330. McLean 6th Grade: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Applied Learning Acad and McLean 6th Grade rank in Texas?
Applied Learning Acad is 536th of 1,684 and McLean 6th Grade is 949th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).