Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD

What Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD does

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD is a public Independent School District operating under the Texas Education Agency and serving approximately 24,223 K-12 students across 32 campuses in the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw area of Fort Worth, Texas. The district is organized into 18 elementary schools, 6 middle schools (including the new Wayside Middle School opening January 2026), 5 high schools, and 3 specialty campuses (Alternative Discipline Center, Hafley Development Center for Pre-K, and the Hollenstein Career and Technology Center). Educational delivery is supported by an integrated ed-tech stack centered on Skyward Family Access (student information system), Canvas (learning management system), ParentSquare (parent communications), VersaTrans (Tyler Tech) for bus routing, SchoolCafe for meal payments and free/reduced lunch applications, and SchooLinks for college, career, and military readiness planning. Signature academic offerings include the Premier Pathway dual credit program with Tarleton State University (up to 45 college credit hours and Texas Core Complete status), comprehensive CTE pathways through HCTC, and specialized programs for gifted (PACE), special education, Section 504, and dyslexia intervention. Fine arts and athletics are notable strengths, with 13 consecutive years of NAMM Best Communities for Music Education recognition.

As a governmental entity, EMS ISD does not operate a commercial revenue model. The district is funded primarily through local property taxes and state aid, with a 2024-2025 tax rate of $1.2457 per $100 of assessed value (Maintenance & Operations $0.7469 plus Debt Service $0.4988) and a $100,000 homestead exemption; the rate has decreased for six consecutive years. Distribution is through geographic attendance zones with enrollment handled via Skyward; a Limited Open Enrollment mechanism admits non-resident students to specific campuses based on academic, attendance, and disciplinary criteria. Other ancillary revenue streams include student meal payments through SchoolCafe, fees for athletic events (with free admission for seniors via the Gold Card program), and donations processed through the Education Foundation. Capital expansion is funded via debt service and supported by demographic forecasting partnerships with Zonda Education, with projected enrollment growth to ~28,000 students by 2034-2035.

Operationally, the district is led by Superintendent Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth and a leadership team comprising a Deputy Superintendent, CFO, COO, and multiple Executive Directors covering Elementary Services, Secondary Services, CTE, Special Services, HR, Communications, Athletics, and Fine Arts. Governance rests with an elected Board of Trustees that sets policy, approves zone adjustments, and adopts the annual budget and tax rate. Marketing and community engagement operate through a multi-channel mix including the emsisd.com website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, ParentSquare, Peachjar, EMS Proud Magazine, and the Let's Talk feedback system, focused on enrollment and family retention rather than customer acquisition in a commercial sense.

Name

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD

Legal name

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District

Website

https://emsisd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 24,223 students across 32 campuses in the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw area of Fort Worth, Texas, funded by local property taxes and Texas state aid and projected to grow to roughly 28,000 students by 2034-2035.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Dual credit programs
• Special education services
• Fine arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes. 2024-2025 tax rate of $1.2457 per $100 assessed value, consisting of Maintenance & Operations ($0.7469) and Debt Service ($0.4988). Homestead exemption of $100,000 available.
2. Meal Payments: Revenue from student meal purchases through SchoolCafe system. Free and reduced lunch program available for qualifying families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD is a Texas public independent school district that provides comprehensive K-12 education to over 24,223 students across 32 campuses in the Fort Worth/Tarrant County area. The district delivers standard academic programs, the Premier Pathway dual credit program (up to 45 college credit hours through Tarleton State University), career and technical education through the Hollenstein Career and Technology Center, fine arts programs, athletics, and special education services. Educational services are delivered at no tuition to in-district families, funded primarily through local property taxes and state education funding.

Product overview

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD operates as a public school district serving over 24,000 students in Fort Worth, Texas. The district provides educational services through a portfolio of integrated digital platforms and on-campus programs. The core student information ecosystem centers on Skyward Family Access and Skyward Employee Access for family and staff portals, with Canvas as the learning management system. Supporting systems include SchoolCafé for meal payments, the EMS Bus Transportation Portal for routing, ParentSquare for communications, and SchoLinks for college/career planning. The district's signature program is Premier Pathway, a dual credit partnership with Tarleton State University enabling students to earn up to 45 college credits. Specialty campuses include the Hollenstein Career and Technology Center (HCTC) for career technical education and various fine arts programs across all grade levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education (Elementary, Middle, and High School Programs) Comprehensive K-12 education delivered across 18 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 3 specialty campuses serving over 24,223 students with standard curriculum, core academic subjects, and STAAR-aligned instruction.
• Premier Pathway Dual Credit Program District-wide dual credit program in partnership with Tarleton State University allowing high school students to earn up to 45 college credit hours through the Tarleton Today program. Students completing the full sequence are considered 'Core Complete' by graduation, fulfilling the 42-credit core curriculum required by Texas public universities plus 3 additional credits for college readiness.
• Hollenstein Career and Technology Center (HCTC) Career and technology education campus offering students certifications, licensures, and workforce-ready skills across multiple CTE pathways including culinary arts, welding, health sciences, and education. HCTC students have earned national honors at the TAFE EdRising National Conference.
• Special Education and Special Services Specialized services including Special Education, MTSS, Dyslexia intervention, Section 504 accommodations, and Gifted and Talented (PACE) programs for students requiring individualized learning support and accommodations.
• Fine Arts Programs Comprehensive fine arts education including band, choir, dance, theatre, and visual arts programs across all district campuses, recognized nationally for music education excellence.
• Athletics Programs District athletics programs providing team sports across all EMS ISD high schools (Boswell, Chisholm Trail, Eagle Mountain, Saginaw, Watson) and middle schools, with schedules powered by the Rank One platform. Includes UIL-aligned competition, Special Olympics, summer camps, and physical education.
• Hafley Development Center (Pre-K) Early childhood education campus providing Pre-K programs for children aged 3 and older, led by Principal Crissy Peterson-Smith who has over 20 years of public education experience and a passion for early childhood education.
• Limited Open Enrollment Limited Open Enrollment program permitting non-resident students to apply for admission at specific EMS ISD campuses (Greenfield Elementary, Northbrook Elementary, Dozier Elementary, Ed Willkie MS, Marine Creek MS, Eagle Mountain HS, Chisholm Trail HS, Boswell HS, Saginaw HS). Applications are evaluated based on academic, attendance, and disciplinary criteria.
• Student Transportation Services Home-to-school, vocational, athletics, and extracurricular transportation operated through the GoldStar Transit partnership, utilizing the VersaTrans (Tyler Tech) bus route finder portal and Smart Tag student ridership tracking system for GPS-based boarding verification.
• School Nutrition and Meal Program District meal program providing free and reduced-price lunches to qualifying families through SchoolCafe, with daily menus published via Nutrislice across all district schools.
• Gold Card Community Program Senior citizen appreciation program providing community members aged 65+ with free admission to district athletic events and select activities as part of community engagement.
• Skyward Family Access Web-based family portal providing parents and guardians access to student grades, attendance records, schedules, meal account balances, and online registration through the Skyward student information system.
• Wayside Middle School New middle school campus expanding the district's middle school capacity to address enrollment growth from 24,223 toward projected 28,000 students by 2034-2035. Will serve as one of six middle schools in the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 consecutive years of NAMM Best Communities for Music Education designation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tarleton State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Pathway partnership allows high school students to earn up to 45 college credit hours through Tarleton Today dual credit program. Students who complete the full sequence are considered 'Core Complete' by graduation, fulfilling the 42-credit core curriculum required by Texas public universities plus 3 additional credits for college readiness.
• Zonda EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading demographer partner for evaluating long-term growth and attendance zone boundary planning. Provides demographic projections and growth forecasting to guide district expansion and school planning decisions.
• GoldStar TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides complete transportation program including home-to-school, vocational, athletics, and extracurricular trips. Located at 10251 Warehouse Way, Fort Worth.
• Employer Partners (CTE Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal employers partner with Career and Technical Education program to provide work-based learning opportunities, industry connections, and potential employment pathways for students.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Northwest Independent School District: Fast-growing, geographically adjacent Tarrant/Denton County K-12 district comparable in size and suburban growth profile to EMS ISD; competes directly for families on Texas's northside and has overlapping feeder patterns to similar CTE and dual-credit programs.
• Keller Independent School District: Tarrant County K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale (~35,000+ students), competing compensation and retention strategies, and overlapping CTE/dual-credit offerings; cited in EMS ISD leadership backgrounds as a peer labor market.
• Mansfield Independent School District: High-growth Tarrant County K-12 district south of the DFW Metroplex with comparable demographic trajectory, school-construction cadence, and college/career pathway emphasis; competes for the same in-migration household pool.
• Denton Independent School District: Denton County K-12 district serving a similar North Texas suburban-exurban demographic, with overlapping dual-credit partnerships (TWU, NCTC) and comparable fine arts and CTE program depth.

Broad incumbents

• Fort Worth Independent School District: Larger, older urban Tarrant County district that surrounds EMS ISD; serves a broader socioeconomic mix and provides competitive magnet and specialty programs that influence boundary families and open-enrollment flows.
• Plano Independent School District: Large Collin County K-12 district that anchors the DFW suburbs with extensive specialty academies, dual-credit, and fine-arts programs; serves as an aspirational benchmark for college-readiness and CCMR metrics.

Regional players

• Aledo Independent School District: Smaller Parker County K-12 district west of EMS ISD, often cited as a peer for athletic and fine-arts reputation; competes for families willing to cross county lines via Limited Open Enrollment.
• Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District: Established Tarrant County K-12 district with mature career-tech academies and a longstanding dual-credit partnership; competes for centrally located DFW families and serves as a benchmark for COL/athletic programs.
• Carroll Independent School District (Southlake): Northeast Tarrant County K-12 district recognized statewide for academic and athletic performance; a high-end competitor on reputation, college readiness outcomes, and program breadth.
• Crowley Independent School District: Southern Tarrant County K-12 district with comparable enrollment (~16,000 students), overlapping demographic profile, and competitive open-enrollment offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCH9oyJvWMm8Cz9j6kzF34qg
• Facebookfacebook.com/emsisd
• Instagraminstagram.com/EMSISD_Admin
• Xx.com/EMSISD

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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