Best High Schools in Balch Springs, TX

Balch Springs, TX has 8 high schools with 11,471 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Balch Springs score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Balch Springs exceed expectations.

1. Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students

2. Horn H S

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3029 Students

3. West Mesquite H S

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2172 Students

4. Mesquite H S

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2388 Students

5. W W Samuell H S

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1871 Students

6. H Grady Spruce H S

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students

Best Middle Schools in Balch Springs, TX

Balch Springs, TX has 7 middle schools with 4,962 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Balch Springs score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Balch Springs greatly exceed expectations.

1. Berry Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students

2. Agnew Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1132 Students

3. Wilkinson Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students

4. New Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students

5. Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 869 Students

6. D A Hulcy Steam Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 423 Students

7. Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kipp Texas Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 1 • 526 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Balch Springs, TX

Balch Springs, TX has 14 elementary schools with 8,294 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Balch Springs score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Balch Springs exceed expectations.

1. Nancy Moseley El

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students

2. Gilbert Cuellar Sr El

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students

3. Mcwhorter El

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students

4. Gray El

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students

5. Gentry El

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 637 Students

6. Dr Linda Henrie El

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 851 Students

7. Achziger El

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 846 Students

8. Richard Lagow El

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students

9. Kleberg El

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 816 Students

10. Floyd El

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Balch Springs, TX

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Balch Springs, TX has a total population of 27,874 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Balch Springs, TX

24,727

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

70%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Balch Springs, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

36.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.95 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

29.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Balch Springs, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Balch Springs, TX.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,354 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Balch Springs, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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