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Dallas ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 54 public middle schools serving 34,642 students in Dallas ISD School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Dallas ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
238 Schools
2,692 Schools
# Students
143,558 Students
1,532,139 Students
# Teachers
9,602 Teachers
105,812 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Dallas ISD School District, which is ranked #773 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#782 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Graduation Rate
80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
# American Indian Students
669 Students
5,776 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,753 Students
71,306 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
100,557 Students
816,872 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
53%
# Black Students
30,087 Students
194,847 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
8,669 Students
399,204 Students
% White Students
6%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
87 Students
2,219 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,736 Students
41,915 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10,708
12,483
# Students in K Grade:
10,303
17,883
# Students in 1st Grade:
10,616
18,518
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,339
17,983
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10,113
18,762
# Students in 4th Grade:
10,196
19,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
10,147
28,499
# Students in 6th Grade:
9,683
324,047
# Students in 7th Grade:
10,085
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
10,189
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
13,260
69,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
10,171
58,405
# Students in 11th Grade:
9,478
53,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,270
48,989
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,420 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,876 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,214 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,423 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,420
$13,640
Spending / Student
$16,876
$14,384
Best Dallas ISD School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Grades: 4-8
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Grades: 4-8
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 4-8
| 385 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Grades: PK-7
| 672 students
Rank: #99.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #1010.
Barack Obama Male Leadership At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 460 students
Rank: #1111.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
719 N Montclair Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Rank: #1212.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Grades: 1-8
| 313 students
Rank: #1313.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Rank: #1414.
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1515.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10115 Midway Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Grades: PK-7
| 380 students
Rank: #1616.
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 S Edgefield Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 925-7100
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 925-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,504 students
Rank: #1717.
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4001 Capitol Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2300
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #1818.
J L Long Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6116 Reiger Ave
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 502-4700
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 502-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,196 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Eduardo Mata Montessori School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7420 La Vista
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 749-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 749-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 725 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
William Hawley Atwell Law Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Reynoldston Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 794-6400
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 794-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #2121.
Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Walmsley Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 794-4400
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 794-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #2222.
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9339 S Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #2323.
Young Women's Steam At Balch Springs Middl
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 Cheyenne Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 892-5800
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 892-5800
Grades: 6-9
| 1,019 students
Rank: #2424.
Francisco Pancho Medrano J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9815 Brockbank
Dallas, TX 75220
(972) 925-1300
Dallas, TX 75220
(972) 925-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #2525.
Ewell D Walker Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12532 Nuestra Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6100
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #2626.
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Remond Dr
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 502-3200
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 502-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #2727.
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6920 Meadow Rd
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-7100
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #2828.
Boude Storey Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Maryland Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-8700
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Rank: #2929.
Ann Richards Steam Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3831 N Prairie Creek
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 892-5400
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 892-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,251 students
Rank: #3030.
Sarah Zumwalt Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2445 E Ledbetter Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-3600
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Rank: #3131.
Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2939 St Rita Dr
Dallas, TX 75233
(214) 932-7800
Dallas, TX 75233
(214) 932-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #3232.
Ignite Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2211 Caddo St
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #3333.
Kennedy-curry Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6605 Sebring
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 925-1600
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 925-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #3434.
Robert T Hill Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 Easton Rd
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 502-5700
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 502-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #3535.
Sam Tasby Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Fair Oaks Ave
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1900
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
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