Basswood El vs Fossil Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basswood El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
Fossil Hill Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
| Measure | Basswood El Fort Worth, Texas | Fossil Hill Middle Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1249 of 4,686 | #516 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #19489 of 50,301 | #5701 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 563 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.1 vs 59.0).
- •Basswood El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Fossil Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Fossil Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 64.3%).
- •Fossil Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Fossil Hill Middle is the larger school with 831 students compared with 563.
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 Basswood El better than Fossil Hill Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Basswood El and Fossil Hill Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basswood El: 563. Fossil Hill Middle: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basswood El and Fossil Hill Middle rank in Texas?
Basswood El is 1249th of 4,686 and Fossil Hill Middle is 516th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).