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Best Middle Schools in Dallas County, TX


At a glance
127
Schools
81,122
Students
21
Districts
13
5-star schools
Top rankedWilliam B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag2nd of 2,335 Texas middle schools
Biggest riser
Iltexas Grand Prairie Middle up 886 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Barbara M Manns Middle Daep 6.6 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Idea A W Brown College Preparatory and 1 more
SchoolDigger ratings
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5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The data set covers 53 middle schools located in Dallas County, Texas, serving students across several school districts including Dallas Independent School District (ISD), Garland ISD, Coppell ISD, and others. These schools exhibit a diverse student population and a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions demonstrating exceptional outcomes.

Among the top-performing middle schools in the region are Coppell Middle West, Coppell Middle East, and Sunnyvale Middle, which rank in the top 5% of Texas middle schools. These schools boast high test scores, low dropout rates, and a large percentage of students meeting proficiency standards. Specialized schools like William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Talented and Gifted and Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with nearly all students meeting proficiency.

In contrast, some schools, such as Seagoville Middle and Ann Richards Steam Academy, rank in the bottom 20% of Texas middle schools, with less than 40% of students meeting proficiency standards. The data highlights significant disparities in academic achievement and resource allocation across the region, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and equitable educational policies to ensure all students have access to high-quality learning opportunities.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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