APPLIED LEARNING ACAD

www.fortworthisd.org

330 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**Applied Learning Academy (ALA)** is a specialized school within the Fort Worth Independent School District that focuses on a project-based learning (PBL) curriculum. Unlike traditional middle schools, ALA emphasizes "learning by doing," where students engage in interdisciplinary projects that connect academic standards to real-world applications. The school is designed for students who thrive in collaborative environments, encouraging them to develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills through hands-on inquiry rather than rote memorization.

As a school of choice, ALA fosters a unique community atmosphere, often prioritizing small-group work and close teacher-student mentorships. The curriculum is intentionally rigorous, aiming to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond by fostering independent learning and creative exploration. Because it operates under the Fort Worth ISD umbrella, it adheres to district academic standards while utilizing its distinct pedagogical approach to help students become more engaged, self-directed learners.

330

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for APPLIED LEARNING ACAD
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	189
Black	42
Asian	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
189 (57.3%)
White
86 (26.1%)
Black
42 (12.7%)
Two or More
7 (2.1%)
Asian
5 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)815-5500
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
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 6 123

Grade 7 116

Grade 8 91