Serving 751 students in grades 6-9, Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Balch Springs Middle serves the eastern part of its school district in Balch Springs, TX, covering approximately 9.9 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl's student population of 751 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
751 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl is 0.28, 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
#3872 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
84%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-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 Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl's ranking?
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl is ranked #3872 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl?
751 students attend Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl?
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl offer ?
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl part of?
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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