6.7public avg / 10

Best Schools in Balch Springs, Texas

6 schools in the directory · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 5

Private: 1

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (5): 6.7/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Balch Springs are Hodges EL (7.6/10), Gray EL (7.0/10), and Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl (6.8/10), among 5 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

5 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.7

5 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

5 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.7

5 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl

STAAR proficiency rose +4.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Balch Springs public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Balch Springs

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (5 rated schools; 6 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Hodges EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	—	78th
2	Gray EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	63th
3	Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl	6.8 / 10	Middle	—	58th
4	Mackey EL	6.1 / 10	Elementary	—	41th
5	Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy	5.9 / 10	Other	—	38th

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About Schools in Balch Springs, Texas

Balch Springs, Texas is home to 6 schools, including 5 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

The 5 public schools in this comparison average 6.7 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Hodges EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.

Balch Springs is served by 3 school districts: KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DALLAS ISD, MESQUITE ISD. These districts collectively serve 211,622 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hodges EL 551 students · Pre-K–5th	551	Pre-K–5th	7.6
2	Gray EL 427 students · Pre-K–5th	427	Pre-K–5th	7.0
3	Mackey EL 390 students · Pre-K–5th	390	Pre-K–5th	6.1

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl 769 students · 6th–8th	769	6th–8th	6.8

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy 642 students · 6th–11th	642	6th–11th	5.9
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Balch Springs Christian AcademyPrivate 71 students · Kindergarten–12th	71	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Balch Springs

Balch Springs, Texas · 6 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 3
Middle: 1
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (3)

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

56 schools · 34,111 students

DALLAS ISD

240 schools · 139,246 students

MESQUITE ISD

51 schools · 38,265 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Balch Springs, Texas

How many schools are in Balch Springs, Texas?

Balch Springs has 6 schools, including 5 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Balch Springs, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 5 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Balch Springs is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Balch Springs, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Balch Springs on MySchoolScout is Hodges EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Balch Springs, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Balch Springs on MySchoolScout is Hodges EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Balch Springs, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Balch Springs on MySchoolScout is Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve Balch Springs, Texas?

Balch Springs is served by 3 school districts: Kipp Texas Public Schools, Dallas ISD, Mesquite ISD.

Are there private schools in Balch Springs, Texas?

Yes, Balch Springs has 1 private school alongside 5 public schools. The top-rated private school is Balch Springs Christian Academy with a score of 6.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Balch Springs, Texas?

Among 5 public schools in Balch Springs that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Balch Springs, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.