Summary:
This analysis examines two middle schools in the 75211 zip code of Dallas, Texas: L V Stockard Middle and Raul Quintanilla Senior Middle Steam Academy, both part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), serving grades 6-8 and 7-8 respectively in a high-need area where over 95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
L V Stockard Middle stands out as the higher-performing school overall, ranking in the 28th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year compared to Raul Quintanilla Senior Middle Steam Academy's 10th percentile. Stockard also shows a positive trend, improving from the 20th percentile the previous year. It outperforms Quintanilla in core subjects like 8th Grade Reading (48.13% proficient vs. 35.68%) and 8th Grade Social Studies (28.75% vs. 8.68%). However, Quintanilla is the clear leader in advanced math, achieving a remarkable 92.86% proficiency rate on the Algebra I EOC exam, far exceeding Stockard's 78.4% and the district average of 59.35%. Both schools struggle with standard grade-level math, with proficiency rates around 30% in 6th and 7th grade math.
A critical weakness for both schools is Social Studies, with Quintanilla's 8.68% proficiency rate being alarmingly low compared to the district (30.16%) and state (31.69%) averages. Interestingly, Quintanilla has higher per-student spending ($12,356 vs. $10,967) but lower overall performance, suggesting that how funds are allocated—such as toward its standout Algebra I program—matters more than total spending. Stockard's improving trajectory and broader academic strengths make it the more consistent choice, while Quintanilla offers a specialized strength in advanced mathematics that is exceptional even by state standards.
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