D A Hulcy Middle School serves 564 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
564 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
71%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend D A Hulcy Middle School?
564 students attend D A Hulcy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of D A Hulcy Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D A Hulcy Middle School?
D A Hulcy Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does D A Hulcy Middle School offer ?
D A Hulcy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is D A Hulcy Middle School part of?
D A Hulcy Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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