About Our School

At McLean Sixth Grade Center our first priority is to our children! We are committed to providing a smooth transition between elementary and secondary education. Our goal is to provide a well-balanced curriculum for all students. In addition, we strive to enrich the academic, social and emotional capabilities of our students in order to develop a sense of community.

In 1946, Fort Worth ISD purchased land from E.P. Seltzer for the purpose of constructing a school to serve the surrounding Bluebonnet neighborhood situated just south of the TCU campus. Noted Fort Worth architect Wyatt C. Hedrick was selected to design the one-story building of yellow brick and limestone. Bluebonnet Elementary opened its doors in the fall of 1950.  In 1952, six classrooms were added bringing the total to 17.  The school later became known as the Applied Learning Academy.  In the Fall of 2000, it became Mclean 6th Grade Center.  Due to its status as a historically designated building, the name "Bluebonnet School" remains on the front. However, our McLean 6th Grade marquee denotes the school's current middle school status.  

McLean 6th Grade serves approximately 400 students.  Our elementary feeder schools include Westcliff, Alice Contreras, George C. Clarke, Lily B. Clayton, Overton Park, and Tanglewood.  Our students move on to attend McLean Middle School and Paschal High School.