Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, Eric Dahlstrom Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Eric Dahlstrom Middle serves the northwest part of Buda, TX, covering an area of approximately 73.6 square miles, with most students typically living within a 10-15 minute drive from the school and the furthest edge located about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School's student population of 804 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
804 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eric Dahlstrom Middle School is 0.54, 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
#770 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
58%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eric Dahlstrom Middle School's ranking?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School is ranked #770 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Eric Dahlstrom Middle School often compared to?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R C Barton Middle School, Armando Chapa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Eric Dahlstrom Middle School?
804 students attend Eric Dahlstrom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Eric Dahlstrom Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eric Dahlstrom Middle School?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eric Dahlstrom Middle School offer ?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Eric Dahlstrom Middle School part of?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School is part of Hays CISD School District.
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