Serving 767 students in grades 6-8, Dailey Middle School 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dailey Middle serves the northeast part of Austin, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 65 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 6.9 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dailey Middle School's student population of 767 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
767 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
Dailey Middle School is a synergy of innovative professionals who foster a safe, orderly, and rigorous environment that equips students with skills which promote academics, accountability, and character.
School Rankings
Dailey Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dailey Middle School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7402 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
76%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Duke Royal Blue and LSU Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dailey Middle School's ranking?
Dailey Middle School is ranked #7402 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dailey Middle School often compared to?
Dailey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mendez Middle School, Compass Rose Destiny, Manor New Technology Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dailey Middle School?
767 students attend Dailey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dailey Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dailey Middle School?
Dailey Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dailey Middle School offer ?
Dailey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dailey Middle School part of?
Dailey Middle School is part of Del Valle Independent School District.
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