Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades 6-8
837th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 51%▲ Improving
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad 837th 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 51% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 51th in 2025 — improving.
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 720 students tested
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 829 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.1% | 74.3% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 15.7% | 17.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 5.1% | 4.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad
Typical home value $1.08M in zip 75230 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Sam Tasby MiddleDallas ISD · 1.7 mi away1,266th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 5Ewell D Walker MiddleDallas ISD · 2.7 mi away869th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 4Forest Meadow MiddleRichardson ISD · 2.8 mi away1,117th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 34% - 10Highland Park MiddleHighland Park ISD · 3.1 mi away12th of 1,701
ELA 91% · Math 90% - 10Mcculloch IntHighland Park ISD · 3.1 mi away11th of 1,701
ELA 94% · Math 87% - 10Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration AcademyDallas ISD · 3.3 mi away33rd of 1,701
ELA 94% · Math 77% - 10Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 3.4 mi away1st of 1,701
ELA 100% · Math 96% - 2Thomas C Marsh MiddleDallas ISD · 4.2 mi away1,455th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad in?
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad 837th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad?
Hispanic 74%, Black 18%, White 5%, Two or more races 1% (829 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75230 is $1.08M 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.