Serving 795 students in grades 6-8, Dallas Ranch Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dallas Ranch Middle serves the southern part of Antioch, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dallas Ranch Middle School's student population of 795 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
795 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Our responsibility is to prepare every student for success in college, career, and life.
School Rankings
Dallas Ranch Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas Ranch Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7935 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallas Ranch Middle School's ranking?
Dallas Ranch Middle School is ranked #7935 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dallas Ranch Middle School often compared to?
Dallas Ranch Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black Diamond Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dallas Ranch Middle School?
795 students attend Dallas Ranch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dallas Ranch Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dallas Ranch Middle School?
Dallas Ranch Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dallas Ranch Middle School offer ?
Dallas Ranch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dallas Ranch Middle School part of?
Dallas Ranch Middle School is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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