About Birdville ISD

  • Birdville ISD’s (91ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÍøÕ¾) vision of “Excellence, Integrity and Service” is the foundation for continued student and staff excellence in its 21 elementary schools, seven middle schools, four high schools, and one career and technology campus.

    The mission of 91ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÍøÕ¾ is to ensure that all students position themselves to excel with integrity in an ever-changing global society through innovative and responsive learning environments.

    91ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÍøÕ¾ is continuing its Schools with a Specialization (SWAS) initiative. These programs go above and beyond the state–required curriculum. SWAS campuses are:

    • Birdville Elementary (grades K–5) has a Fine Arts Specialization;
    • West Birdville Elementary (grades K–5) is a Community-Based Education Center;
    • Haltom Middle School (grades 6–8) is a No Excuses University campus;
    • North Richland Middle School (grades 6–8) is a nationally STEM-certified middle school (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics);
    • North Ridge Middle School (grades 6-8) is an Innovation Entrepreneurship Academy campus;
    • Richland Middle School (grades 6–8) has a specialization in Leadership; and
    • Smithfield Middle School (grades 6–8) is an Advanced Learning and College Prep campus.

    Birdville ISD is one of the largest school districts in Northeast Tarrant County, with more than 23,500 students. The District’s 33 campuses serve the community of Richland Hills and portions of Haltom City, Hurst, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Colleyville and Fort Worth. 

    Instruction: The 91ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÍøÕ¾ provides a comprehensive educational program to over 23,500 students in grades pre-K through 12.  A strong foundation of language arts, math, science and social studies form a core curriculum which is tightly aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in all grade levels. Birdville ISD students continue to score above average on state and national tests. In addition, secondary students participate in a variety of college-level, pre-AP, and AP courses. Other programs include world languages, fine arts, physical education/athletics, military science, and career and technology, where students have an opportunity to graduate with one or more endorsements, including Arts and Humanities, Business and Industry, Public Services, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Multidisciplinary Studies. Quality instruction is also provided for students who are served in special programs such as special education, dual language/ESL, gifted and talented, and alternative educational options.

    Career and Technology Education: 91ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÍøÕ¾'s career and technology education program is recognized both statewide and nationally for its exemplary programs. The district offers innovative programs with business and industry partners in the 91ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÍøÕ¾ community.

    Athletics: The athletics program offers a full range of sports activities. The district competes in 13 sports in the University Interscholastic League, Class 5A and 6A, in Texas.

    Fine Arts: The program includes an elementary art and music program, as well as band, choir, art, theatre arts, dance and music history for secondary students. 91ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÍøÕ¾ Fine Arts programs have been recognized across the state and nation.