D A Hulcy Middle School (Closed 2013)

9339 South Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(School attendance zone shown in map)
D A Hulcy Middle School serves 564 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
564 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(11-12)
45%
83%
(11-12)
70%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
71%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend D A Hulcy Middle School?
564 students attend D A Hulcy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of D A Hulcy Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D A Hulcy Middle School?
D A Hulcy Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does D A Hulcy Middle School offer ?
D A Hulcy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is D A Hulcy Middle School part of?
D A Hulcy Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.

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