Fossil Hill Middle vs Vista Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 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
Vista Ridge Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
| Measure | Fossil Hill Middle Fort Worth, Texas | Vista Ridge Middle Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 1,684 | #512 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5701 of 15,369 | #5642 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 831 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.0 vs 59.3).
- •Fossil Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Fossil Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Vista Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 59.8%).
- •Fossil Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Fossil Hill Middle is the larger school with 831 students compared with 786.
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 Vista Ridge 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 Fossil Hill Middle and Vista Ridge Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fossil Hill Middle: 831. Vista Ridge Middle: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fossil Hill Middle and Vista Ridge Middle rank in Texas?
Fossil Hill Middle is 516th of 1,684 and Vista Ridge Middle is 512th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).