Dallas Independent School District

9400 N Central Expy
Dallas, TX 75231
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dallas Independent 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 2026 school year, there are 61 public middle schools serving 31,931 students in Dallas Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Dallas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
239 Schools
2,691 Schools
# Students
139,802 Students
1,452,681 Students
# Teachers
9,256 Teachers
97,258 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked #758 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#769 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
44%
42%
51%
36%
46%
79%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
71%
54%
% Black
19%
12%
% White
6%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,834 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,330 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$2,214 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,423 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,834
$13,352
Spending / Student
$17,330
$14,079

Best Dallas Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Gr: 4-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Gr: 4-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Gr: 4-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
719 N Montclair Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Gr: 3-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 Dennison St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Solar Prep For Boys At John F Kennedy
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1802 Moser Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 794-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory At Stephen J Hay
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3801 Herschel Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Gr: 3-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1818.
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9339 S Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1817 Warren Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 S Edgefield Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 925-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Walmsley Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 794-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
J L Long Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6116 Reiger Ave
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 502-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2323.
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 Remond Dr
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 502-3200
Gr: 7-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Montessori Academy At Onesimo Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5555 Maple Ave
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 925-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
710 Cheyenne Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 892-5800
Gr: 6-9 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Eduardo Mata Montessori School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7420 La Vista
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 749-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2727.
Hector P Garcia Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E 8th St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 502-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Dr Frederick Haynes Iii Global Prep At Paul Quinn
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3837 Simpson Stuart Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-3300
Gr: 6-10 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2929.
L V Stockard Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 S Ravinia Dr
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 794-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3978 Killion Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3131.
Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2939 St Rita Dr
Dallas, TX 75233
(214) 932-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Capitol Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6920 Meadow Rd
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6911 Victoria Ave
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8900
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Ewell D Walker Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12532 Nuestra Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6100
Gr: 7-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 239 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 139,802 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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