Fort Worth ISD has seen improvement in its accountability grades, with the district maintaining a C overall. However, some schools are still struggling, including William James Middle School, which received its fifth consecutive F rating. The district's grades are based on student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.

The poor performance of William James Middle School triggers Texas' intervention law, which requires action from the education commissioner. Further details on the district's plans to address struggling schools are available from the Fort Worth Report.