Top 3 Best South Dallas Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,441 students in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Dallas are Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy and St. Anthony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1817 Warren Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Grades: PK-8
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
St. Anthony School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3732 Myrtle St
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-3645
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #44.
Billy Earl Dade Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Park Row Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 749-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX include Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy and St. Anthony School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas?
the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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