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#4704 of 8,552 schools in TX
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle
Middle School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1678 CHENAULT, Dallas, TX 75228
- Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
96.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$59,617
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75228; 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 Luna Secondary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Academy DallasPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Academy of DallasPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Dallas Environmental Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #167 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
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle is a public middle school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 745 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,704 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle
What grades does Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle serve?
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle?
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle rank in TX?
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle ranks #4,704 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle a charter school?
No, Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle a Title I school?
No, Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle?
96.5% of students at Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle 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
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (972) 925-2400
- Area population (ZIP 75228)
- 69,288
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 75228; 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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