Very Good
#2492 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 29% in state
Robert T Hill Middle
Middle School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
505 EASTON RD, Dallas, TX 75218
- Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert T Hill Middle score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Robert T Hill 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some 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
$109,677
Median home value
$476,000
Median rent
$1,651/mo
College educated
61.4%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75218; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Lake Highlands J HEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| W H Gaston MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
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.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #91 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
Robert T Hill Middle is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert T Hill Middle
Robert T Hill Middle is a public middle school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 786 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,492 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert T Hill Middle
What grades does Robert T Hill Middle serve?
Robert T Hill Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert T Hill Middle?
Robert T Hill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 786 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert T Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert T Hill Middle is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert T Hill Middle rank in TX?
Robert T Hill Middle ranks #2,492 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Robert T Hill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert T Hill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Robert T Hill Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert T Hill Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert T Hill Middle a charter school?
No, Robert T Hill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert T Hill Middle a Title I school?
No, Robert T Hill Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert T Hill Middle?
86.0% of students at Robert T Hill 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
- 786
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (972) 502-5700
- Area population (ZIP 75218)
- 22,028
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 75218; 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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