Billy Earl Dade Middle
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
1,345th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 21%▲ Improving
2801 PARK ROW AVE, Dallas, TX 75215
(972)749-3800NCES ID 481623011195Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Billy Earl Dade Middle 1,345th 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 21% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 502 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 643 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2006, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.9% | 61.0% | ▼ 15.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.7% | 35.9% | ▲ 14.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2006. 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 $179K in zip 75215 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Billy Earl Dade Middle in?
Billy Earl Dade Middle is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Billy Earl Dade Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Billy Earl Dade Middle 1,345th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Billy Earl Dade Middle?
Black 61%, Hispanic 36%, Two or more races 1%, White 1% (643 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Billy Earl Dade Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75215 is $179K 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.