For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,195 students in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cedar Crest are Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School, Harry Stone Montessori Academy and J P Starks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Grades: 1-8
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Truth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1545 S Ewing Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 323-4215
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 323-4215
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Boude Storey Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Maryland Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-8700
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2445 E Ledbetter Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-3600
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3111 Bonnie View Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-8500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-8500
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barbara M Manns Middle Daep
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley Ave Bldg E
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-7060
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-7060
Grades: 6-9
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maya Angelou High School
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2200
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2200
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX include Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School, Harry Stone Montessori Academy and J P Starks Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas?
9 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas?
the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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