Eric Dahlstrom Middle
Buda, TX · Hays CISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
236th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 86%· Stable
3600 F M 967, Buda, TX 78610
(512)295-4717NCES ID 480001008836Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Eric Dahlstrom Middle 236th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 86% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2019 to 86th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 778 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 873 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.9% | 58.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 36.3% | 34.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 3.7% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $367K in zip 78610 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Eric Dahlstrom Middle
- #222Olympia HillsUniversity of Texas University Charter School · 4.5 mi away · charter222nd of 1,701
ELA 68% ▼4 · Math 68% ▲5Compare - #969Dr T C Mccormick Jr MiddleHays CISD · 4.6 mi away969th of 1,701
ELA 53% ▼19 · Math 35% ▼28Compare - #691Bailey MiddleAustin ISD · 4.7 mi away691st of 1,701
ELA 54% ▼18 · Math 47% ▼16Compare - #278R C Barton MiddleHays CISD · 4.9 mi away278th of 1,701
ELA 72% = · Math 59% ▼4Compare - #901Armando Chapa MiddleHays CISD · 6 mi away901st of 1,701
ELA 53% ▼19 · Math 38% ▼25Compare - #1643Paredes MiddleAustin ISD · 6.4 mi away1,643rd of 1,701
ELA 33% ▼39 · Math 15% ▼48Compare - #766Laura B Wallace MiddleHays CISD · 7.3 mi away766th of 1,701
ELA 57% ▼15 · Math 40% ▼23Compare - #81Gorzycki MiddleAustin ISD · 8.1 mi away81st of 1,701
ELA 87% ▲15 · Math 70% ▲7Compare
What school district is Eric Dahlstrom Middle in?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle is part of the Hays CISD district in Buda, Texas.
Is Eric Dahlstrom Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Eric Dahlstrom Middle 236th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
White 58%, Hispanic 35%, Two or more races 4%, Black 2% (873 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Eric Dahlstrom Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78610 is $367K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.