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Best Schools in Balch Springs, TX
Balch Springs, TX has 32 public schools (6 high, 10 middle, 14 elementary) serving 30,090 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Balch Springs exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Balch Springs, TX
The top high schools in Balch Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesquite H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2388 Students
2. West Mesquite H S
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Projected Test Scores
Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2172 Students
3. Horn H S
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Projected Test Scores
Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3029 Students
4. W W Samuell H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1871 Students
5. Seagoville H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1779 Students
6. H Grady Spruce H S
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
Best Middle Schools in Balch Springs, TX
The top middle schools in Balch Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lanny Frasier Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1050 Students
2. Agnew Middle
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1132 Students
3. Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 869 Students
4. Berry Middle
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
5. New Middle
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
6. Terry Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1049 Students
7. Seagoville Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1419 Students
8. Dr Don Woolley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
9. Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Kipp Texas Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 526 Students
10. Young Men's Leadership Academy At Fred F Florence
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Balch Springs, TX
The top elementary schools in Balch Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richard Lagow El
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
2. Gilbert Cuellar Sr El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
3. Dr Linda Henrie El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 851 Students
4. Edward Titche El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students
5. Gentry El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 637 Students
6. Achziger El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 846 Students
7. Moss El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
8. Mcwhorter El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
9. John W Runyon El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
10. Gray El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
36.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Balch Springs, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Balch Springs, TX
How many schools are in Balch Springs, TX?
Balch Springs, TX has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 10 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 30,090 students in total.
How do schools in Balch Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Balch Springs score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Balch Springs exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Balch Springs?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Balch Springs
6 of 6 schools in Balch Springs carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 5
All 6 public schools we grade in Balch Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (6)
- Floyd El
- Gray El
- Hodges El
- Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
- Mackey El
- Young Womens Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.