For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,462 students in 75228, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 75228, TX are W H Gaston Middle School and Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 75228 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 75228, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75228, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W H Gaston Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9565 Mercer Dr
Dallas, TX 75228
(972) 502-5400
Dallas, TX 75228
(972) 502-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #22.
Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1678 Chenault
Dallas, TX 75228
(972) 925-2400
Dallas, TX 75228
(972) 925-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
75228, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11540 Ferguson Rd
Dallas, TX 75228
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75228
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 75228, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 75228, TX include W H Gaston Middle School and Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 75228?
2 public middle schools are located in 75228.
What is the racial composition of students in 75228?
75228 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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