Serving 599 students in grades 6-8, E B Comstock 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 98% 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: 599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E B Comstock Middle serves the southeast part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.3 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
E B Comstock Middle School's student population of 599 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
599 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
E B Comstock 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 E B Comstock 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7353 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
70%
54%
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Black
25%
13%
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White
2%
24%
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Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is E B Comstock Middle School's ranking?
E B Comstock Middle School is ranked #7353 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend E B Comstock Middle School?
599 students attend E B Comstock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of E B Comstock Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E B Comstock Middle School?
E B Comstock Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does E B Comstock Middle School offer ?
E B Comstock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is E B Comstock Middle School part of?
E B Comstock Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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