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#8028 of 8,552 schools in TX
Wilmer-hutchins H S
High School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5520 LANGDON RD, Dallas, TX 75241
- Math 8% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 74.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wilmer-hutchins H S score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 17% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilmer-hutchins H S 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$51,171
Median home value
$162,900
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75241; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medlock Youth VillageCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Kipp Oak Cliff AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Texans Can Academy - Grant EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Barack Obama Male Leadership Acad at a Maceo SmithEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–12 | 3.3 mi | 541 | 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
- #234 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
Wilmer-hutchins H S is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilmer-hutchins H S
Wilmer-hutchins H S is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 949 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,028 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilmer-hutchins H S
What grades does Wilmer-hutchins H S serve?
Wilmer-hutchins H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wilmer-hutchins H S?
Wilmer-hutchins H S has an enrollment of approximately 949 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmer-hutchins H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmer-hutchins H S is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilmer-hutchins H S rank in TX?
Wilmer-hutchins H S ranks #8,028 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Wilmer-hutchins H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilmer-hutchins H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Wilmer-hutchins H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilmer-hutchins H S has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Wilmer-hutchins H S a charter school?
No, Wilmer-hutchins H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilmer-hutchins H S a Title I school?
No, Wilmer-hutchins H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilmer-hutchins H S?
96.6% of students at Wilmer-hutchins H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 949
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (972) 925-2900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.0%
- Area population (ZIP 75241)
- 33,598
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 75241; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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