Eric Dahlstrom Middle School

3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 955 students in grades 6-8, Eric Dahlstrom Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 955 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Eric Dahlstrom Middle School's student population of 955 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
955 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Eric Dahlstrom Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eric Dahlstrom Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#1309 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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56%
37%
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53%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
36%
53%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
57%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1309 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Eric Dahlstrom Middle School?
955 students attend Eric Dahlstrom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Eric Dahlstrom Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eric Dahlstrom Middle School?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 955 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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