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West Dallas J H

Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades 7-8

1,562nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 8% Declining

317
Students
2023–24 enrollment
13.2:1
Student / teacher ratio
96%
Free / reduced-price lunch
low-income indicator
27.3%
Chronically absent
TX average 19%

West Dallas J H ranking

SchoolRow ranks West Dallas J H 1,562nd 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 8% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2024 to 8th in 2025 — declining.

West Dallas J H test scores

Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 332 students tested

English Language Arts
This school
40%
TX average
54%
Math
This school
18%
TX average
45%
Science
This school
19%
TX average
47%

West Dallas J H students

Racial and ethnic breakdown of 317 students (202324, NCES)

Hispanic65%Black32%
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Hispanic65.0%
Black32.2%
White1.6%
Two or more races0.9%

Homes near West Dallas J H

Typical home value $249K in zip 75212 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000

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Middle schools near West Dallas J H

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Frequently asked questions

What school district is West Dallas J H in?

West Dallas J H is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.

Is West Dallas J H a good school?

SchoolRow ranks West Dallas J H 1,562nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).

What is the racial makeup of West Dallas J H?

Hispanic 65%, Black 32%, White 2% (317 students, 2023–24).

How much do homes near West Dallas J H cost?

The typical home value in zip code 75212 is $249K 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.