Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center (Closed 2023)

2940 Singleton Blvd
Dallas, TX 75212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 554 students in grades 6-8, Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center 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 was 35% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
35%
49%
(17-18)
22%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
41%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center?
554 students attend Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center?
Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center offer ?
Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center part of?
Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.

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