West Dallas J H

Summary:

West Dallas J H is a public middle school serving around 500 students in grades 7-8 in the Dallas Independent School District (ISD), with a predominantly Hispanic student population. The school is ranked 2107 out of 2361 Texas middle schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

West Dallas J H has significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the Dallas ISD and Texas state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 7th grade reading, West Dallas J H had a 37.8% proficiency rate, compared to 43.94% for Dallas ISD and 52.08% for Texas. The gaps are even wider in mathematics, where West Dallas J H had only 5.19% proficiency in 7th grade, compared to 7.46% for Dallas ISD and 31.89% for Texas. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Nearby William B. Travis Vanguard Academy and Dallas Environmental Science Academy, which are magnet schools, perform significantly better than West Dallas J H, with much higher proficiency rates, higher state rankings, and lower dropout rates. Within the Dallas ISD, West Dallas J H also performs below the district averages in most subject areas and grade levels, indicating that the school is struggling compared to other schools in the same district. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at West Dallas J H may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, and targeted interventions and additional resources could potentially help to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

2200 Dennison St
Dallas, TX 75212

(972) 925-3700

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2107^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.0%

African American:

32.2%

White:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.6%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.53. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Dallas J H:

SchoolDigger ranks West Dallas J H 2107^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See West Dallas J H in the ranking list.)

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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Dallas J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.53	2107^th	2361	10.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Dallas J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.42	1350^th	1760	23.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Dallas J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.99	1792^nd	1881	4.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Dallas J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.23	2035^th	2224	8.5%

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Rank History for African American students at West Dallas J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.34	1179^th	1271	7.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Dallas J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.40	1890^th	2108	10.3%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	5	102	0	206	1	0	3	0	317

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

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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 West Dallas J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	317	24.2	13.0	95.6

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 West Dallas J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	317	24.2	13.0	95.6

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Dallas J H	Public	7-8	2200 Dennison St	Dallas	75212	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 925-3700	317	24	13.0	95.6%	5 (1.6%)	102 (32.2%)	206 (65.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	16.5	2107^th of 2361 public middle schools	10.8%					(n/a)					57.9					37.8	34.5					5.2	24.3		7.5	3.6
Uplift Heights Preparatory Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	2650 Canada Dr	Dallas	75212	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 442-7094	488	29	16.8	86.7%	6 (1.2%)	79 (16.2%)	394 (80.7%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	19.2	2051^st of 2361 public middle schools	13.1%		19.1	2015^th of 2330 public middle schools	13.5%	36					18.7				33.3	36.3	36.1				8.0		21.0		8.9	21.8	$10,002	$796	$9,207
P A S S Learning Center	Public	5-11	1673 Terre Colony Court	Dallas	75212	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-5800	7				0 (0.0%)	3 (42.9%)	4 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dallas Environmental Science Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	3531 N Westmoreland Rd	Dallas	75212	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-3950	418	25	16.7	82.8%	10 (2.4%)	25 (6.0%)	378 (90.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	94.4	77^th of 2361 public middle schools	96.7%		95.6	59^th of 2330 public middle schools	97.5%	18					65.0				93.9	95.3	89.8				67.9		62.0		70.0	58.4	$10,580	$1,156	$9,424
Raul Quintanilla Senior Middle Steam Academy	Public	7-8	2700 Remond Dr	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-3200	599	38	15.6	94.3%	7 (1.2%)	25 (4.2%)	560 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	20.7	2009^th of 2361 public middle schools	14.9%		40.4	1384^th of 2330 public middle schools	40.6%	625					74.6					30.9	36.2						20.0		25.2	13.4	$12,356	$1,743	$10,612
Rosemont Upper	Public	3-8	719 N Montclair Ave	Dallas	75208	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-5000	445	35	12.5	69.0%	46 (10.3%)	12 (2.7%)	379 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	96.2	52^nd of 2361 public middle schools	97.8%		95.7	57^th of 2330 public middle schools	97.6%	5	41.7	9.1	27.3	0.0	100.0	52.0	56.8	52.3	97.7	96.2	100.0	43.8	27.8	47.8	95.4		97.2	24.2	71.8	41.0	$15,294	$1,959	$13,335
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	501 S Edgefield Ave	Dallas	75208	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-7100	1,153	81	14.2	87.4%	31 (2.7%)	55 (4.8%)	1,053 (91.3%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	50.7	1035^th of 2361 public middle schools	56.2%		53.1	986^th of 2330 public middle schools	57.7%	49					69.5				67.9	57.8	59.1				41.5	12.2	42.0		29.5	16.8	$9,783	$1,296	$8,488
Thomas J Rusk Middle	Public	6-8	2929 Inwood Rd	Dallas	75235	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-2000	378	35	10.8	93.1%	8 (2.1%)	113 (29.9%)	251 (66.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	21.6	1981^st of 2361 public middle schools	16.1%		24.3	1860^th of 2330 public middle schools	20.2%	121					33.0				33.6	26.4	43.4				20.7		19.9		19.7	20.2	$13,290	$1,931	$11,359
Hector P Garcia Middle	Public	6-8	700 E 8th St	Dallas	75203	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-5500	565	42	13.4	95.9%	12 (2.1%)	12 (2.1%)	538 (95.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.7	1369^th of 2361 public middle schools	42.0%		42.3	1309^th of 2330 public middle schools	43.8%	60					70.8				53.0	43.0	47.0				35.9	25.0	43.3		27.0	15.6	$11,730	$1,329	$10,402
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag	Public, Magnet	4-8	3001 McKinney Ave	Dallas	75204	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(972) 794-7500	501	30	16.7	16.6%	254 (50.7%)	28 (5.6%)	131 (26.1%)	39 (7.8%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.0%)	99.6	1^st of 2361 public middle schools	100.0%		99.5	3^rd of 2330 public middle schools	99.9%	2					96.3		100.0	98.9	100.0	100.0	100.0		95.5	89.7	97.2		100.0	82.8	100.0	90.7	$10,832	$767	$10,065

Frequently Asked Questions about West Dallas J H

Is West Dallas J H a good school?

West Dallas J H ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Texas middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of West Dallas J H?

Students at West Dallas J H are 65% Hispanic, 32% African American, 2% White.

How many students attend West Dallas J H?

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended West Dallas J H.

What district is West Dallas J H in?

Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

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