Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School
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(972) 749-2100
Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School serves 228 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School's student population of 228 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 228 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #239 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 4% |
Hispanic | 68% | 52% |
Black | 30% | 13% |
White | n/a | 28% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Dallas Independent School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School is Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Harry Stone Montessori Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is H I Holland El At Lisbon (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dallas Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 167 students
0.0 miles
4730 S Lancaster
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100 0.0 9-12 167 - Dallas H I Holland El At Lisbon Grades: PK-5 | 412 students
0.5 miles
4203 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-1900 0.5 PK-5 412 - Dallas Harry Stone Montessori Academy Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 230 students
0.5 miles
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400 0.5 6-8 230 - Dallas Harry Stone Montessori Academy (es) Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 351 students
0.5 miles
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400 0.5 PK-5 351 - Dallas Whitney M Young Junior Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 531 students
0.5 miles
4601 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2000 0.5 PK-5 531
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