Serving 933 students in grades 6-8, Blalack Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 933 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blalack Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Blalack Middle School's student population of 933 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
933 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blalack Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blalack Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#2987 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blalack Middle School's ranking?
Blalack Middle School is ranked #2987 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Blalack Middle School often compared to?
Blalack Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creek Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Blalack Middle School?
933 students attend Blalack Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Blalack Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blalack Middle School?
Blalack Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blalack Middle School offer ?
Blalack Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blalack Middle School part of?
Blalack Middle School is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD School District.
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