At a glance
Reported students
843
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554
Lake Dallas Middle: 843 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 950
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67.42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Lake Dallas Middle
Lake Dallas Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lake Dallas. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Lake Dallas ISD. NCES reports 843 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.3%). English learners represent 12.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Dallas Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.82 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.9%
- Hispanic36.3%
- Black10.6%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Dallas ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shady Shores El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
554 reported students
Corinth El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
537 reported students
Lake Dallas El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
500 reported students
Lake Dallas H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,283 reported students
Public schools near Lake Dallas Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettye Myers Middle Middle · Denton ISD | 06–08 | 827 | 2.8 mi |
| Delay Middle Middle · Lewisville ISD | 06–08 | 598 | 3.4 mi |
| Crownover Middle Middle · Denton ISD | 06–08 | 891 | 3.7 mi |
| Jerry R Walker Middle Middle · Little Elm ISD | 06–08 | 885 | 4 mi |
| Briarhill Middle Middle · Lewisville ISD | 06–08 | 801 | 4.1 mi |
| Huffines Middle Middle · Lewisville ISD | 06–08 | 612 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Dallas Middle
What grades does Lake Dallas Middle serve?
Lake Dallas Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lake Dallas ISD.
How many students attend Lake Dallas Middle?
Lake Dallas Middle reported 843 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 950 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Dallas Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 843 students and 61.82 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lake Dallas Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Dallas Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Dallas ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Dallas Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lake Dallas Middle in?
Lake Dallas Middle is part of Lake Dallas ISD, based in Lake Dallas, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Dallas Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bettye Myers Middle (2.8 mi), Delay Middle (3.4 mi), Crownover Middle (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.