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Forest Meadow J H

9373 WHITEHURST DR, DALLAS, TX, 75243

Ranked 1124 of 2067 in Texas

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About Forest Meadow J H

Forest Meadow Junior High is located at 9373 Whitehurst Dr., Dallas, TX 75243. Students at the school are enrolled across grades 7 through 8. Enrollment is reported at about 688 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 11:1. The student population includes roughly 53% male and 47% female students. According to state assessment data, about 37% of students score at or above the proficient level in mathematics, while approximately 49% reach proficiency in reading on Texas state assessments. The school serves as a district junior high campus within the Richardson Independent School District, delivering core academic instruction and providing access to programs in fine arts, athletics, technology, and exploratory subject areas. In this region of Dallas, schools are part of an interconnected education system that connects elementary campuses with junior high schools and high school programs that serve the surrounding north Dallas communities. The established residential development in the area is reflected in the frequent listing of homes in neighborhoods near the Whitehurst Drive corridor at approximately $360,000. The school implements instructional methodologies that are frequently observed in numerous top middle schools in Texas, with an emphasis on real-world applications, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Forest Meadow J H Contact Information

Address

9373 WHITEHURST DR, DALLAS, TX, 75243

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Phone

(469) 593-1500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 49% in Reading.
61
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
688
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1124 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Forest Meadow J H

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 22.97%
Asian 9.88%
Hispanic 30.23%
Black 34.74%
Two+ Races 1.74%
Native Am. 0.29%
White
22.97%
Asian
9.88%
Hispanic
30.23%
Black
34.74%
Two+ Races
1.74%
Native Am.
0.29%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 688
46.66%
321 Female
53.34%
367 Male

Student Population

688 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

229 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As part of a renovation project, Forest Meadow J H made improvements to the campus. The changes included a new facade, more space, new furniture for offices and classrooms, and new floors, lights, and ceilings. The improvements made the physical environment better for running the school and for students to learn in.

FAQ

Q1. What are the academic standards at Forest Meadow Junior High in Dallas?

Ans. Forest Meadow Junior High makes sure that all classrooms follow the same lesson plan and cover the same grade-level material by following the district's pacing guides.

Q2. How do Forest Meadow Junior High classrooms use reading logs?

Ans. Forest Meadow Junior High gives students reading logs that they have to fill out with page numbers, summaries, and entries that are reviewed and discussed on a regular basis.

Q3. What kind of engagement model does Forest Meadow Junior High use?

Ans. At Forest Meadow Junior High, students do presentation-based tasks, which means they prepare structured material and present it during graded class time.

Q4. How does Forest Meadow Junior High help students keep track of their assignments?

Ans. Forest Meadow Junior High has planning periods during which students write down their homework, organize their materials, and get ready for upcoming due dates during class.

Q5. How does Forest Meadow Junior High recognize students?

Ans. Forest Meadow Junior High keeps track of grading milestones and rewards students who do well all the time, with a focus on finishing all their work on time.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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