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Dallas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 60 public middle schools serving 33,085 students in Dallas Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Dallas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
240 Schools
2,745 Schools
# Students
141,169 Students
1,535,707 Students
# Teachers
9,739 Teachers
105,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked #786 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#784 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
629 Students
5,672 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,764 Students
75,901 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
99,142 Students
818,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
53%
# Black Students
29,148 Students
198,107 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
8,614 Students
392,132 Students
% White Students
6%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
83 Students
2,358 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,789 Students
43,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11,119
13,662
# Students in K Grade:
9,805
20,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
10,654
21,208
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,354
20,812
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9,927
20,550
# Students in 4th Grade:
9,843
20,734
# Students in 5th Grade:
9,863
29,817
# Students in 6th Grade:
9,082
325,343
# Students in 7th Grade:
9,442
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
9,865
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
12,833
71,142
# Students in 10th Grade:
11,356
59,666
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,956
51,055
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,070
46,288
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,681 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,162 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,214 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,423 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,681
$13,417
Spending / Student
$17,162
$14,148
Best Dallas Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Grades: 4-8
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 4-8
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Grades: 4-8
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #66.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #77.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Grades: 1-8
| 300 students
Rank: #99.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
719 N Montclair Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: #1010.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
(Math: 57% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 499 students
Rank: #1111.
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #1212.
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory At Stephen J Hay
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 Herschel Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 3-8
| 129 students
Rank: #1313.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 538 students
Rank: #1414.
J P Starks Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
Rank: #1515.
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #1616.
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9339 S Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1817 Warren Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Grades: PK-7
| 452 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10115 Midway Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #1919.
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 S Edgefield Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 925-7100
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 925-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,279 students
Rank: #2020.
J L Long Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6116 Reiger Ave
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 502-4700
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 502-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,127 students
Rank: #2121.
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Remond Dr
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 502-3200
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 502-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #2222.
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Cheyenne Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 892-5800
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 892-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #2323.
Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Walmsley Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 794-4400
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 794-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 627 students
Rank: #2424.
Eduardo Mata Montessori School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7420 La Vista
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 749-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 749-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 721 students
Rank: #2525.
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Capitol Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2300
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #2626.
Hector P Garcia Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 E 8th St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 502-5500
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 502-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #2727.
Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2939 St Rita Dr
Dallas, TX 75233
(214) 932-7800
Dallas, TX 75233
(214) 932-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #2828.
Dr Frederick Haynes Iii Global Prep At Paul Quinn
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3837 Simpson Stuart Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-3300
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #2929.
Ewell D Walker Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12532 Nuestra Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6100
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #3030.
Thomas C Marsh Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3838 Crown Shore Dr
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 502-6600
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 502-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #3131.
L V Stockard Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 S Ravinia Dr
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 794-5700
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 794-5700
Grades: 6-9
| 868 students
Rank: #3232.
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6911 Victoria Ave
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8900
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #3333.
Francisco Pancho Medrano J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9815 Brockbank
Dallas, TX 75220
(972) 925-1300
Dallas, TX 75220
(972) 925-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #3434.
Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 S Ervay Ste 309
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
Rank: #3535.
Sam Tasby Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Fair Oaks Ave
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1900
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
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