FOREST MEADOW MIDDLE

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1,211 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Forest Meadow Junior High (FMJH) is a public school serving grades 7 and 8, located in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. It operates as part of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD), a district widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, diverse student population, and robust extracurricular programming. The school is situated in a central suburban neighborhood, serving a community that values a balance between rigorous core academics and holistic student development.

The school is known for providing a transitional learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. With a focus on preparing students for the advanced curriculum of Lake Highlands High School, Forest Meadow offers a variety of Pre-AP courses, elective options—such as fine arts, athletics, and technology—and various clubs designed to foster student engagement. By focusing on both social-emotional growth and scholastic achievement, Forest Meadow Junior High aims to create a supportive community where students can build the foundational skills and confidence necessary for long-term academic success.

1,211

Total Students

88.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST MEADOW MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	399
Black	405
Asian	133
Two or More	21
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

Black
405 (33.4%)
Hispanic
399 (32.9%)
White
242 (20.0%)
Asian
133 (11.0%)
Two or More
21 (1.7%)
American Indian
10 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-1500
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/forestmeadowms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	845
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 458

Grade 7 397

Grade 8 356