J L Long Middle
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades 6-8
682nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 60%▲ Improving
J L Long Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks J L Long Middle 682nd 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 60% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — improving.
J L Long Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,007 students tested
J L Long Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,094 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.2% | 61.6% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| White | 22.2% | 27.4% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 6.0% | 8.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near J L Long Middle
Typical home value $852K in zip 75214 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near J L Long Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Uplift Atlas Prep MiddleUplift Education · 1.6 mi away · charter1,241st of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 30% - 8Ilearn Virtual Academy at Dallas ISDDallas ISD · 1.8 mi away442nd of 1,701
ELA 75% · Math 41% - 7Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 2.2 mi away587th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 45% - 3Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning CenterDallas ISD · 2.4 mi away1,240th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 30% - 3Billy Earl Dade MiddleDallas ISD · 2.9 mi away1,345th of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 39% - 10William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically TagDallas ISD · 3 mi away2nd of 1,701
ELA 100% · Math 93% - 2St Anthony SchoolSt Anthony School · 3.1 mi away · charter1,456th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 6% - 10Highland Park MiddleHighland Park ISD · 3.4 mi away12th of 1,701
ELA 91% · Math 90%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is J L Long Middle in?
J L Long Middle is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is J L Long Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks J L Long Middle 682nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of J L Long Middle?
Hispanic 62%, White 27%, Black 8%, Two or more races 2% (1,094 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near J L Long Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75214 is $852K 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.