J L Long Middle
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
682nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 60%▲ Improving
6116 REIGER AVE, Dallas, TX 75214
(972)502-4700NCES ID 481623001307Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,007 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,094 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.8% | 61.6% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| White | 16.4% | 27.4% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| Black | 8.2% | 8.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $852K in zip 75214 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than J L Long Middle
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ELA 47% ▼11 · Math 30% ▼14Compare - #442Ilearn Virtual Academy at Dallas ISDDallas ISD · 1.8 mi away442nd of 1,701
ELA 75% ▲17 · Math 41% ▼3Compare - #587Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 2.2 mi away587th of 1,701
ELA 62% ▲4 · Math 45% ▲1Compare - #1240Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning CenterDallas ISD · 2.4 mi away1,240th of 1,701
ELA 47% ▼11 · Math 30% ▼14Compare - #1345Billy Earl Dade MiddleDallas ISD · 2.9 mi away1,345th of 1,701
ELA 33% ▼25 · Math 39% ▼5Compare - #2William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically TagDallas ISD · 3 mi away2nd of 1,701
ELA 100% ▲42 · Math 93% ▲49Compare - #1456St Anthony SchoolSt Anthony School · 3.1 mi away · charter1,456th of 1,701
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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.