Rosemont Upper

Rosemont Upper in Dallas, TX, is a public middle school serving 459 students in grades 3-8 as part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), and it has achieved an elite statewide ranking of 36th out of 2,335 middle schools (98th percentile) after a remarkable transformation over the past decade. This school stands out as a clear outlier in the Oak Cliff area, where most nearby middle schools struggle to reach the 50th percentile. For example, W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy, located just 0.79 miles away, ranks in the 72nd percentile, while L V Stockard Middle and Raul Quintanilla Senior Middle Steam Academy rank in the bottom 28th and 10th percentiles, respectively. The only nearby school that competes is Dallas Environmental Science Academy, which ranks 89th (96th percentile).

What truly sets Rosemont Upper apart is its exceptional performance with all students, particularly those who are most vulnerable. The school ranks in the 99th percentile for both "Low Socio Economic Status Students" and "At Risk Students," a critical differentiator from nearby schools with similar poverty rates. In the 2025-2026 school year, Rosemont Upper achieved a 100% proficiency rate in 8th Grade Reading and 8th Grade Algebra I, far exceeding district and state averages of 50-58% for reading and 47-54% for math. The school also maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, significantly lower than the district average of 3.2% and far better than nearby schools like Zan Wesley Holmes Junior Middle (3.5%) or KIPP Truth Academy (2.9%).

One of the most compelling findings is the "Rosemont Effect," where student learning dramatically accelerates between 5th and 6th grade. In the 2025-2026 school year, 5th-grade reading proficiency was 65.91%, but by 6th grade it jumped to 97.18%, and math proficiency soared from 53.68% to 77.46%. This pattern suggests that the transition to the middle school program is a powerful catalyst for academic growth, likely due to specialized instruction and a highly effective teaching staff. Interestingly, the school's performance with "Gifted and Talented Students" is surprisingly average (70th percentile), indicating a strategic focus on lifting all students to proficiency. Additionally, the school's bilingual/ESL program shows strong results over time, with Spanish reading proficiency rising from 15.38% in 3rd grade to 80% in 5th grade, far exceeding district and state averages.