Fossil Hill Middle vs Heritage El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fossil Hill Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
Heritage El
Keller · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Fossil Hill Middle Fort Worth, Texas | Heritage El Keller, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 1,684 | #2289 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5701 of 15,369 | #28847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 831 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| city | Fort Worth | Keller |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fossil Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 44.6).
- •Fossil Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Fossil Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Heritage El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 59.8%).
- •Fossil Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Fossil Hill Middle is the larger school with 831 students compared with 529.
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 Fossil Hill Middle better than Heritage El?
On the Success Index (US), Fossil Hill Middle ranks higher (59.0 vs 44.6 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 Fossil Hill Middle and Heritage El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Keller in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fossil Hill Middle: 831. Heritage El: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fossil Hill Middle and Heritage El rank in Texas?
Fossil Hill Middle is 516th of 1,684 and Heritage El is 2289th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).