Dallas Ranch Middle

Dallas Ranch Middle serves students in grades 6 through 8 in Antioch, located in Contra Costa County's large suburban area. The school enrolls 752 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.5 to 1, supported by 32 full-time equivalent teachers. Academically, Dallas Ranch Middle is currently focused on student development with room for growth.

In English language arts, about 28% of students score at proficient levels or above, while mathematics performance is lower, with approximately 12% of students meeting proficiency benchmarks. The school's MySchoolScout Rating of 3.7 out of 10 reflects these academic challenges, with a state ranking in the 22nd percentile among California schools. For families considering Dallas Ranch Middle, these figures suggest the school may benefit from additional academic support and intervention strategies.

Parents should consider what supplementary resources or tutoring might be helpful for their student, and conversations with the school about specific academic programs could provide more insight into improvement efforts underway. The school's large suburban setting in Antioch offers a community-based middle school experience for families in the area.

While current test scores at Dallas Ranch Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Ranch Middle is 23.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.