Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center (Closed 2021)

2940 Singleton Blvd
Dallas, TX 75212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 554 students in grades 6-8, Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
554 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
35%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
22%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
56%
53%
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Black
41%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center?
554 students attend Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center?
Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center offer ?
Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center part of?
Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.

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