Excellent
#755 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 9% in state
Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl
Middle School · Dallas ISD · Balch Springs, TX
A Dallas ISD middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
710 CHEYENNE RD, Balch Springs, TX 75180
- Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* 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
94%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Balch Springs), 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
$70,695
Median home value
$208,100
Median rent
$1,249/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75180; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F FlorenceEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–11 | 1.5 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Balch Springs Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant GroveEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 4–8 | 1.9 mi | 382 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
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
- #38 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
Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl
Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl is a public middle school in Balch Springs, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 769 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #755 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl
What grades does Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl serve?
Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl?
Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl rank in TX?
Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl ranks #755 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl's MySchoolScout rating?
Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl a charter school?
No, Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl a Title I school?
No, Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl?
94.0% of students at Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl 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
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 892-5800
- Area population (ZIP 75180)
- 27,006
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 75180; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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