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Top 10 Best Dallas Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 113 public middle schools serving 60,016 students in Dallas, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dallas, TX are William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove and Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Dallas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3001 Mckinney Ave
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:
10/
10
Top 1%
9610 Bruton Rd
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:
10/
10
Top 1%
4518 Pomona Rd
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:
10/
10
Top 1%
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
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:
10/
10
Top 1%
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 968 students
Rank: #77.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #88.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #99.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Grades: 1-8
| 313 students
Rank: #1111.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
719 N Montclair Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Grades: 3-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1212.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #1313.
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 722 students
Rank: #1414.
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory At Stephen J Hay
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3801 Herschel Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 3-8
| 148 students
Rank: #1515.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Solar Prep For Boys At John F Kennedy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1802 Moser Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 794-7100
Grades: PK-7
| 452 students
Rank: #1818.
Parkhill J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16500 Shadybank Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5600
Grades: 7-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1919.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Grades: K-12
| 297 students
Rank: #2020.
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 761 students
Rank: #2121.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Grades: K-7
| 241 students
Rank: #2222.
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9339 S Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #2323.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8080 W President George Bush H
Dallas, TX 75252
(214) 321-0100
Grades: 6-12
| 498 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1817 Warren Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Grades: PK-8
| 468 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3978 Killion Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
Rank: #2626.
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 S Edgefield Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 925-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,153 students
Rank: #2727.
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7630 Arapaho Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 591 students
Rank: #2828.
Frankford Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7706 Osage Plaza Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75252
(469) 752-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #2929.
Lake Highlands J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10301 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 810 students
Rank: #3030.
St. Anthony School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3732 Myrtle St
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-3645
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #3131.
J L Long Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6116 Reiger Ave
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 502-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,094 students
Rank: #3232.
Uplift Elevate Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10800 Chapin Rd
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 764-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #3333.
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 Remond Dr
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 502-3200
Grades: 7-8
| 599 students
Rank: #3434.
Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Walmsley Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 794-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #3535.
Eduardo Mata Montessori School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7420 La Vista
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 749-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 736 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
A+ Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10327 Rylie Road
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Grades: PK-12
| 961 students
Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School (Closed 2023)
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Amelia Earhart Learning Center (Closed 2018)
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Arlington Park Community Learning Center (Closed 2013)
5606 Wayside Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
B F Darrell Elementary School (Closed 2010)
4730 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Barack Obama El Male Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
2929 Stag Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School (Closed 2023)
4730 S Lancaster
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Barbara M Manns Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 79 students
Barbara Manns High School (Closed 2009)
2218 Bryan
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bishop Heights Elementary School (Closed 2006)
3636 Tioga St
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Grades: PK-1
| 445 students
Branch Park Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
13605 Webb Chapel Rd
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Grades: 3-8
| 101 students
Bryan's House (Closed 2023)
3610 Pipestone Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Childcaregroup-landauer (Closed 2023)
4539 Munger Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Childcaregroup-martin Luther King (Closed 2023)
2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Childcaregroup-west Dallas (Closed 2023)
2827 Lapsley St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Children First Of Dallas Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
315 E Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Grades: PK-7
| 387 students
City Park Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1738 Gano St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Community Education Partnership (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4929 Village Fair
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
D A Hulcy Middle School (Closed 2013)
9339 South Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Dallas County Jjaep Desoto Campus High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Dallas County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Court
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 496-8002
Grades: 11
| n/a students
Dallas Prime Prep (Closed 2016)
330 E Ann Arbor
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 473-5504
Grades: 8-12
| 135 students
Daniel James Learn Center (Closed 2007)
1718 Robert B Cullum Hwy
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 4-6
| 175 students
E D Walker Vanguard Elementary School (Closed 2007)
12532 Nuestra Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6100
Grades: K-6
| 680 students
Edward H Cary Middle School (Closed 2023)
3978 Killion Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7600
Grades: 8
| n/a students
Elementary Aep At Nolan Estes (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2910 S Beckley Ave
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-8200
Grades: 1-6
| 23 students
Erasmo Seguin Community Learning Center (Closed 2012)
111 West Corning St
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-8400
Grades: PK-3
| 548 students
Evening Academy (Closed 2009)
7777 Forney Rd
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 502-3458
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fannie C Harris Elementary School (Closed 2006)
4212 E Grand Ave
Dallas, TX 75223
(972) 794-7900
Grades: PK-3
| 140 students
Far North Dallas Area Elementary School (Closed 2021)
9400 N Central Expy
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Focus Learning Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2524 W Ledbetter Dr
Dallas, TX 75233
(214) 467-7751
Grades: PK-12
| 1,018 students
For Future Use (Closed 2023)
1011 Midway Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
George Bannerman Dealey International Academy (Closed 2023)
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Grades: 7-8
| 170 students
George W Carver Creative Arts Learning Center (Closed 2018)
3719 Greenleaf St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Good Street Learning Center (Closed 2023)
3126 Elsie Faye Heggins
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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