Lake Highlands Middle
Dallas, TX · Richardson ISD · Grades 7-8
395th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 77%· Stable
Lake Highlands Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lake Highlands Middle 395th 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 77% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2019 to 77th in 2025.
Lake Highlands Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,037 students tested
Lake Highlands Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 810 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.4% | 39.5% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 38.0% | 28.1% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Black | 23.8% | 24.7% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 6.0% | 4.4% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Lake Highlands Middle
Typical home value $638K in zip 75238 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Lake Highlands Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Robert T Hill MiddleDallas ISD · 1.6 mi away795th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 4Forest Meadow MiddleRichardson ISD · 2.4 mi away1,117th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 34% - 2Sam Houston MiddleGarland ISD · 2.8 mi away1,363rd of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 38% - 1Liberty J HRichardson ISD · 3 mi away1,569th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 16% - 3Sam Tasby MiddleDallas ISD · 3.1 mi away1,266th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 8Jackson Technology CenterGarland ISD · 3.6 mi away467th of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 47% - 4W H Gaston MiddleDallas ISD · 3.8 mi away1,173rd of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 36% - 6Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory AcadDallas ISD · 4.5 mi away837th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lake Highlands Middle in?
Lake Highlands Middle is part of the Richardson ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Lake Highlands Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lake Highlands Middle 395th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Lake Highlands Middle?
White 40%, Hispanic 28%, Black 25%, Asian 4% (810 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lake Highlands Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75238 is $638K 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.