Long Middle

Summary:

Long Middle is a public middle school located in Dallas, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 626. The school is part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 407 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its location in Dallas, Long Middle faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (59.9%) and African American (27.8%) students, and consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, and the school has seen a steady increase in its dropout rates, reaching 2.2% in the 2020-2021 school year. Additionally, over 80% of Long Middle's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status compared to the nearby schools, such as Field Middle, Perry Middle, and Blalack Middle, which generally perform better academically and have higher rankings.

The challenges faced by Long Middle are particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners, Hispanic students, and students with low socioeconomic status, who consistently rank in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 in 2022-2023 and higher spending per student ($12,045 in 2020-2021) compared to the surrounding schools, these factors do not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes. The data suggests that Long Middle requires targeted interventions and support to address the significant disparities in academic performance and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2525 Frankford
       Dallas, TX  75287-3081


(972) 662-4100

District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1973rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,045 Help


Feeder schools for Long Middle:

Elementary:    Furneaux Elementary
    Sheffield Elementary
    Thompson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.6%
African American:
24.2%
White:
5.5%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.5% Help


 See top rated Texas middle schools

 Compare Long Middle to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Long Middle ranks worse than 83.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 6 ranked middle schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.96. (See more...)
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Long Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.6%), African American (24.2%), White (5.5%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 85.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Long Middle is 9.8, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
Help
Compare Long Middle employs 54.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Long Middle is $12,045, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Long Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Long Middle 1973rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Long Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd) 407th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Long Middle?

Rank History for Long Middle

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.30 373rd 1573 76.3%
2005 63.38 561st 1582 64.5%
2006 57.21 743rd 1585 53.1%
2007 58.37 751st 1684 55.4%
2008 50.91 974th 1718 43.3%
2009 56.31 863rd 1763 51.0%
2010 54.78 923rd 1803 48.8%
2011 57.82 865th 1895 54.4%
2012 55.66 884th 1951 54.7%
2013 44.86 1191st 1973 39.6%
2014 39.02 1315th 1987 33.8%
2015 40.14 1340th 2043 34.4%
2016 26.22 1627th 1987 18.1%
2017 26.58 1568th 2027 22.6%
2018 24.08 1709th 2080 17.8%
2019 19.15 1906th 2193 13.1%
2021 20.52 1864th 2252 17.2%
2022 17.18 1990th 2254 11.7%
2023 20.00 1986th 2330 14.8%
2024 21.96 1973rd 2361 16.4%
See the entire list of Texas Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.86 403rd 720 44.0%
2022 31.47 603rd 813 25.8%
2023 55.87 317th 817 61.2%
2024 32.71 573rd 812 29.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.17 985th 1376 28.4%
2019 36.66 924th 1445 36.1%
2021 33.23 1137th 1592 28.6%
2022 24.74 1429th 1643 13.0%
2023 25.94 1410th 1720 18.0%
2024 31.74 1278th 1760 27.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.85 1043rd 1597 34.7%
2019 39.17 925th 1626 43.1%
2021 35.59 1090th 1712 36.3%
2022 39.24 1000th 1757 43.1%
2023 42.19 930th 1815 48.8%
2024 54.09 683rd 1881 63.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.46 1585th 2039 22.3%
2019 23.32 1795th 2073 13.4%
2021 25.98 1777th 2172 18.2%
2022 21.79 1930th 2220 13.1%
2023 23.07 1914th 2251 15.0%
2024 35.65 1487th 2224 33.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.77 1703rd 2008 15.2%
2019 21.16 1776th 2047 13.2%
2021 23.93 1720th 2151 20.0%
2022 19.67 1936th 2221 12.8%
2023 20.21 1921st 2241 14.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.78 601st 1430 58.0%
2019 54.67 814th 1446 43.7%
2021 46.51 958th 1501 36.2%
2022 49.49 923rd 1488 38.0%
2023 45.77 1009th 1481 31.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.02 1759th 2008 12.4%
2019 28.05 1688th 2058 18.0%
2021 29.61 1650th 2118 22.1%
2022 24.05 1896th 2182 13.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.28 1637th 2030 19.4%
2019 18.82 1842nd 2069 11.0%
2021 18.82 1883rd 2168 13.1%
2022 16.02 2008th 2228 9.9%
2023 19.96 1932nd 2245 13.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.82 583rd 587 0.7%
2019 4.76 579th 594 2.5%
2022 12.41 570th 606 5.9%
2023 20.23 547th 616 11.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.06 987th 1167 15.4%
2019 23.38 1015th 1193 14.9%
2021 25.44 1010th 1213 16.7%
2022 24.30 1072nd 1251 14.3%
2023 26.99 980th 1273 23.0%
2024 37.46 792nd 1271 37.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.56 1396th 1895 26.3%
2019 25.52 1610th 1935 16.8%
2021 27.15 1593rd 2043 22.0%
2022 21.04 1813th 2077 12.7%
2023 22.28 1813th 2116 14.3%
2024 32.07 1519th 2108 27.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Long Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.80 1236th 1673 26.1%
2019 21.23 1470th 1684 12.7%
2021 22.89 1461st 1700 14.1%
2022 24.73 1451st 1723 15.8%
2023 29.16 1383rd 1749 20.9%
2024 55.43 701st 1724 59.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Long Middle Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Texas Education Agency

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Long Middle.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Long Middle, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Long Middle

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 491 28 43 33 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1989 488 20 61 40 3 n/a n/a 0 612
1990 528 33 63 40 3 n/a n/a 0 667
1991 559 38 61 53 4 n/a n/a 0 715
1992 547 51 64 59 3 n/a n/a 0 724
1993 585 47 57 59 1 n/a n/a 0 749
1994 581 55 83 57 3 n/a n/a 0 779
1995 559 78 83 74 2 n/a n/a 0 796
1996 559 78 83 74 2 n/a n/a 0 796
1997 574 89 92 94 2 n/a n/a 0 851
1998 468 63 87 89 4 n/a n/a 0 711
1999 564 100 111 128 6 n/a n/a 0 909
2000 503 133 100 143 2 n/a n/a 0 881
2001 517 135 93 189 3 n/a n/a 0 937
2002 443 150 112 275 7 n/a n/a 0 987
2003 443 150 112 275 7 n/a n/a 0 987
2004 357 153 106 310 5 n/a n/a 0 931
2005 330 174 97 356 4 n/a n/a 0 961
2006 271 178 86 365 5 n/a n/a 0 905
2007 233 171 76 375 6 n/a n/a 0 861
2008 210 155 73 360 8 n/a n/a 0 806
2009 210 184 65 384 7 n/a n/a 0 850
2010 171 179 51 379 4 n/a n/a 0 784
2011 147 184 49 394 7 1 14 0 796
2012 133 200 41 402 2 0 18 0 796
2013 116 192 41 395 2 0 14 0 760
2014 89 188 34 428 4 0 13 0 756
2015 86 165 30 427 2 0 8 0 718
2016 72 142 28 427 1 0 16 0 686
2017 72 144 28 376 2 1 18 0 641
2018 75 162 27 334 3 2 20 0 623
2019 56 172 25 369 4 1 20 0 647
2020 50 192 15 380 1 0 22 0 660
2021 43 187 11 370 2 0 18 0 631
2022 44 170 13 361 4 0 14 0 606
2023 44 174 15 375 2 0 16 0 626
2024 29 129 11 349 1 0 13 0 532

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Long Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 596 34.0 17.5 n/a
1989 612 n/a n/a n/a
1990 667 41.0 16.2 n/a
1991 715 37.8 18.9 n/a
1992 724 46.2 15.6 7.5
1993 749 50.0 15.0 12.3
1994 779 50.1 15.5 7.4
1995 796 53.0 15.0 8.9
1996 796 53.0 15.0 8.9
1997 851 57.3 14.9 7.9
1998 711 55.2 12.9 11.7
1999 909 67.0 13.6 16.2
2000 881 68.2 12.9 23.6
2001 937 68.4 13.7 27.6
2002 987 61.4 16.1 35.6
2003 987 61.4 16.1 35.6
2004 931 64.5 14.4 43.9
2005 961 61.4 15.7 46.4
2006 905 62.0 14.6 52
2007 861 62.4 13.8 53.9
2008 806 62.1 13.0 56.6
2009 850 60.1 14.1 60.1
2010 784 57.7 13.5 68.1
2011 796 54.9 14.4 68.3
2012 796 53.4 14.8 72.2
2013 760 52.8 14.3 72.5
2014 756 52.2 14.4 75.4
2015 718 51.0 14.0 77.3
2016 686 51.0 13.4 77.8
2017 641 49.8 12.8 77.4
2018 623 48.7 12.7 76.1
2019 647 50.6 12.7 81.9
2020 660 48.1 13.6 81.4
2021 631 48.1 13.1 84.5
2022 606 51.0 11.8 78.1
2023 626 49.8 12.5 82.1
2024 532 54.1 9.8 85.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Long Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 596 34.0 17.5 n/a
1989 612 n/a n/a n/a
1990 667 41.0 16.2 n/a
1991 715 37.8 18.9 n/a
1992 724 46.2 15.6 7.5
1993 749 50.0 15.0 12.3
1994 779 50.1 15.5 7.4
1995 796 53.0 15.0 8.9
1996 796 53.0 15.0 8.9
1997 851 57.3 14.9 7.9
1998 711 55.2 12.9 11.7
1999 909 67.0 13.6 16.2
2000 881 68.2 12.9 23.6
2001 937 68.4 13.7 27.6
2002 987 61.4 16.1 35.6
2003 987 61.4 16.1 35.6
2004 931 64.5 14.4 43.9
2005 961 61.4 15.7 46.4
2006 905 62.0 14.6 52
2007 861 62.4 13.8 53.9
2008 806 62.1 13.0 56.6
2009 850 60.1 14.1 60.1
2010 784 57.7 13.5 68.1
2011 796 54.9 14.4 68.3
2012 796 53.4 14.8 72.2
2013 760 52.8 14.3 72.5
2014 756 52.2 14.4 75.4
2015 718 51.0 14.0 77.3
2016 686 51.0 13.4 77.8
2017 641 49.8 12.8 77.4
2018 623 48.7 12.7 76.1
2019 647 50.6 12.7 81.9
2020 660 48.1 13.6 81.4
2021 631 48.1 13.1 84.5
2022 606 51.0 11.8 78.1
2023 626 49.8 12.5 82.1
2024 532 54.1 9.8 85.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Long Middle

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,507 (14.3%) $9,041 (85.7%) $10,548
2020 $1,668 (15.4%) $9,145 (84.6%) $10,813
2021 $2,196 (18.2%) $9,849 (81.8%) $12,045

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Long Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1906th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1986th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Long Middle)1830
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))3146
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Long Middle)2015
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4032
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Long Middle)2828
   7th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))3941
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Long Middle)176
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))2018
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Long Middle)3839
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4650
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Long Middle)3241
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))5044
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Long Middle)3822
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4540
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Long Middle)1211
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))3126
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Long Middle)9697
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))6443
 21%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students647626
 3.2%
African American172174
 1.2%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian2515
 40%
Hispanic369375
 1.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5644
 21.4%
Two or More Races2016
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.9%82.1%
 0.2%


Schools Near Long Middle









Frequently Asked Questions about Long Middle

Students at Long Middle are 66% Hispanic, 24% African American, 5% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Long Middle ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 532 students attended Long Middle.


Rate Long Middle!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Long Middle!




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.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 54 milliseconds.