Excellent
#126 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 2% in state
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Middle School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD middle school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3531 N WESTMORELAND RD, Dallas, TX 75212
- Math 65% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 93% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dallas Environmental Science Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,279
Median home value
$204,200
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Heights Preparatory MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Dallas County Jjaep Cfb CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–11 | 1.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| P a S S Learning CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–11 | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #16 of 235
- District spending per student
- $14,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dallas Environmental Science Academy is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Dallas Environmental Science Academy is a public middle school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 418 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dallas Environmental Science Academy
What grades does Dallas Environmental Science Academy serve?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dallas Environmental Science Academy?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Environmental Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Environmental Science Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dallas Environmental Science Academy rank in TX?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy ranks #126 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dallas Environmental Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dallas Environmental Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dallas Environmental Science Academy has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dallas Environmental Science Academy a charter school?
No, Dallas Environmental Science Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dallas Environmental Science Academy a Title I school?
No, Dallas Environmental Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dallas Environmental Science Academy?
82.8% of students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.9%
- Phone
- (972) 794-3950
- Area population (ZIP 75212)
- 28,010
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75212; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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