Serving 740 students in grades 6-8, Harold Wendell Lang Sr 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 32% (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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 740 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School serves the northeast part of Dallas, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 6.7 square miles. Typically, families within this area are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School's student population of 740 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
740 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Harold Wendell Lang Sr 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 Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School is 0.52, 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
#6817 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School's ranking?
Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School is ranked #6817 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?
32% 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 Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School?
740 students attend Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School?
Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School offer ?
Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School part of?
Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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