William James Middle School in Fort Worth, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

William James Middle School is an urban public school in Fort Worth, Texas that is part of Fort Worth Independent School District. It serves 771 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.4:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

771 Students

62 Teachers

1101 Nashville Ave

Fort Worth, TX 76105 View local requests

http://www.fortworthisd.org

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William James Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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William James Middle School Demographics

94%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

William James Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 30, 2026

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