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Best 75216 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,728 students in 75216, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 75216, TX are Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School, Harry Stone Montessori Academy and J P Starks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 75216 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 75216, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 75216, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Boude Storey Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Maryland Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Truth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 S Ewing Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 323-4215
Gr: 5-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 E Ledbetter Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3111 Bonnie View Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-8500
Gr: 7-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 75216, TX?
How many public middle schools are located in 75216?
7 public middle schools are located in 75216.
What is the racial composition of students in 75216?
75216 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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