Bessie Coleman Middle
Cedar Hill, TX · Cedar Hill ISD · Grades 6-8
1,508th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 11%▼ Declining
Bessie Coleman Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bessie Coleman Middle 1,508th 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 11% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 11th in 2025 — declining.
Bessie Coleman Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 448 students tested
Bessie Coleman Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 528 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.9% | 71.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.3% | 19.3% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 5.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| White | 3.9% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Bessie Coleman Middle
Typical home value $313K in zip 75104 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Bessie Coleman Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Grace R Brandenburg IntDuncanville ISD · 1.5 mi away1,598th of 1,701
ELA 34% · Math 21% - 1Desoto West MiddleDesoto ISD · 2.5 mi away1,636th of 1,701
ELA 30% · Math 21% - 3W S Permenter MiddleCedar Hill ISD · 2.7 mi away1,267th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 35% - 1H Bob Daniel Sr IntDuncanville ISD · 2.7 mi away1,667th of 1,701
ELA 29% · Math 13% - 1William H Byrd MiddleDuncanville ISD · 3.1 mi away1,646th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 13% - 2J Herman Reed MiddleDuncanville ISD · 3.2 mi away1,485th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 2Glenn C Hardin IntDuncanville ISD · 3.3 mi away1,419th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 33% - 3Curtistene S Mccowan MiddleDesoto ISD · 3.4 mi away1,344th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bessie Coleman Middle in?
Bessie Coleman Middle is part of the Cedar Hill ISD district in Cedar Hill, Texas.
Is Bessie Coleman Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bessie Coleman Middle 1,508th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bessie Coleman Middle?
Black 72%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 5%, White 2% (528 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bessie Coleman Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75104 is $313K 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.