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#53 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 1% in state

Mcculloch Int

Middle School · Highland Park ISD · Dallas, TX

A Highland Park ISD middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3555 GRANADA AVE, Dallas, TX 75205

  • Math 87% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 92% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+43.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.7 pts
Overall Proficiency90% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$12,216
Chronic Absenteeism6.4%

Students at Mcculloch Int score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency87%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency92%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 90% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
80%
ELA
76%
2024
Math
87%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Mcculloch Int 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • 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

$188,396

Median home value

$1,518,600

Median rent

$2,348/mo

College educated

87.2%

Homeownership

58.3%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Hillier SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0private2–80.6 mi37Compare →
The Saint Timothy SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.5 mi48Compare →
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J HayEnrollment path unverified9.73–81.8 mi148Compare →
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.36–81.8 mi431Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Highland Park ISD

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$12,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mcculloch Int is listed in HIGHLAND PARK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcculloch Int

Mcculloch Int is a public middle school in Dallas, TX, part of Highland Park ISD, serving approximately 887 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcculloch Int

What grades does Mcculloch Int serve?

Mcculloch Int serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Mcculloch Int?

Mcculloch Int has an enrollment of approximately 887 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcculloch Int?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcculloch Int is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcculloch Int rank in TX?

Mcculloch Int ranks #53 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Mcculloch Int's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcculloch Int has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Mcculloch Int?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcculloch Int has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mcculloch Int a charter school?

No, Mcculloch Int is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mcculloch Int a Title I school?

No, Mcculloch Int is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 6th
Enrollment
887
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.4%
Area population (ZIP 75205)
25,537
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
32.8
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 75205; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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