Key Project Attributes
- Grades: 6-8
- Capacity: 1,200
- Scope: New Construction
- Size: 219,500 square feet
- Completion: 2023
Pathways of Learning: A Modern and Collaborative-Forward Middle School Inspired by Railway Connectivity.
Situated on a 30-acre site, the new 219,500-square-foot C.W. Worthington Middle School features modern, collaborative spaces designed to support both group and personalized learning. Inspired by the historic railways in Haslet, Texas, the design establishes directional pathways that guide students through distributed moments of exchange and interaction—fostering curiosity, communication, and connection among students and teachers.
At the heart of the school, the two-story media center serves as a unique, striking focal point. Seamlessly integrated into the building design, this centrally located community space holistically blends group learning, private study, flexible furniture, and advanced technology to create a future-ready hub that supports student success. The open media center also accommodates large gatherings, making it an active, student-centered environment throughout the day.
Designed for 1,200 students spanning 6th and 8th grades, the school is organized into small academic houses that promote community and collaboration. Open, transparent, and flexible learning spaces are distributed throughout the academic core, encouraging both peer-to-peer and student-to-teacher interaction. Complementing these academic features, the campus also includes robust fine arts and athletics facilities, highlighted by a third practice gymnasium that doubles as a storm shelter.
“The design provides a balanced blend of past middle school planning concepts and new, fresh, and collaborative ideas that nurture Northwest ISD and our community of students and teachers with future-ready and next-generation learning environments. ”
