Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades 6-8
33rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy 33rd 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 98% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2019 to 98th in 2025.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 448 students tested
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 431 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.5% | 74.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 7.2% | 13.7% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Black | 13.2% | 6.7% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Typical home value $1.07M in zip 75209 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 0.8 mi away1st of 1,701
ELA 100% · Math 96% - 10Highland Park MiddleHighland Park ISD · 1.8 mi away12th of 1,701
ELA 91% · Math 90% - 10Mcculloch IntHighland Park ISD · 1.8 mi away11th of 1,701
ELA 94% · Math 87% - 3Thomas J Rusk MiddleDallas ISD · 1.8 mi away1,305th of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 30% - 8Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J HayDallas ISD · 2 mi away468th of 1,701
ELA 69% · Math 45% - 6Uplift Williams Prep MiddleUplift Education · 2.9 mi away · charter815th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 49% - 6Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory AcadDallas ISD · 3.3 mi away837th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 7Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 3.4 mi away587th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy in?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy 33rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy?
Hispanic 75%, White 14%, Black 7%, Asian 4% (431 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75209 is $1.07M 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.