Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 60 public middle schools serving 32,846 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 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
238 Schools
2,747 Schools
# Students
138,843 Students
1,489,538 Students
# Teachers
10,013 Teachers
103,135 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked #785 of all 1,196 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
680 Students
5,199 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,771 Students
77,599 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
98,628 Students
795,444 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
53%
# Black Students
27,492 Students
186,072 Students
% Black Students
20%
13%
# White Students
8,300 Students
378,957 Students
% White Students
6%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
75 Students
2,404 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,897 Students
43,863 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11,029
15,212
# Students in K Grade:
9,638
21,462
# Students in 1st Grade:
10,150
22,752
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,509
22,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10,054
22,862
# Students in 4th Grade:
9,822
22,563
# Students in 5th Grade:
9,784
30,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,998
326,610
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,889
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
9,357
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
12,212
56,165
# Students in 10th Grade:
10,977
48,628
# Students in 11th Grade:
9,657
42,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,767
37,320
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,943 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,449 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,214 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,423 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,943
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,449
$14,116
Best Dallas Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(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
| 501 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
| 382 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
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet 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
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 636 students
Rank: #77.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 418 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
| 313 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: 3-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1010.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(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
| 541 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
| 722 students
Rank: #1212.
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory At Stephen J Hay
(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
| 148 students
Rank: #1313.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 524 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 227 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Solar Prep For Boys At John F Kennedy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1802 Moser Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 794-7100
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 794-7100
Grades: PK-7
| 452 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 761 students
Rank: #1717.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Grades: K-7
| 241 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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-8
| 468 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3978 Killion Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
Rank: #2121.
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 1,153 students
Rank: #2222.
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
| 1,094 students
Rank: #2323.
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: 7-8
| 599 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 769 students
Rank: #2525.
Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard
Magnet School
(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
| 600 students
Rank: #2626.
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
| 736 students
Rank: #2727.
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 512 students
Rank: #2828.
Montessori Academy At Onesimo Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5555 Maple Ave
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 925-2700
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 925-2700
Grades: PK-7
| 353 students
Rank: #2929.
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
| 565 students
Rank: #3030.
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
| 578 students
Rank: #3131.
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: 6-9
| 234 students
Rank: #3232.
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
| 871 students
Rank: #3333.
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
| 712 students
Rank: #3434.
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: 6-8
| 758 students
Rank: #3535.
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted
Magnet School
(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
| 397 students
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