Serving 769 students in grades 6-8, 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 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is equal to 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl's student population of 769 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
769 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 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 0.31, 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
#3919 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 #3919 out of 8,188 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
769 students attend Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 6-8
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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