For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,112 students in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Old East Dallas are Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, Uplift Luna Secondary School and Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Capitol Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2300
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Uplift Luna Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9743 E Rl Thornton Fwy
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 445-3300
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 445-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Bryan St
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Ignite Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2211 Caddo St
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX include Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, Uplift Luna Secondary School and Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas?
the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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