Serving 423 students in grades 6-8, D A Hulcy Steam Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School's student population of 423 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D A Hulcy Steam Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2546 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D A Hulcy Steam Middle School's ranking?
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School is ranked #2546 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend D A Hulcy Steam Middle School?
423 students attend D A Hulcy Steam Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of D A Hulcy Steam Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D A Hulcy Steam Middle School?
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does D A Hulcy Steam Middle School offer ?
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is D A Hulcy Steam Middle School part of?
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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