Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Dallas ISD

Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

6920 Meadow Rd, Dallas, TX 75230 · (972) 502-7100

B
83 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (B 83).
808students
16.4students per teacher
94.1%attendance
21stof 36 Dallas ISD middle schools
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BBBAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 75

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 86

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 76

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level68%
Meets grade level40%
Dallas ISD middle schools: 42.8%
Masters grade level15%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

808students in 2024–25Down 3% from 829 the year before
16.4students per teacher49 full-time teachers
21.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
8.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,584average teacher base pay
90.8%from low-income familiesDallas ISD middle schools: 89.8%
62.6%English learners
15%in gifted & talented
19%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 74%African American 17.6%White 5.7%Two or More Races 1.6%Asian 0.4%

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Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BSam Tasby Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 84 · 1.7 mi BEwell D Walker Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 86 · 2.7 mi BForest Meadow Middle SchoolRichardson ISD · 80 · 2.9 mi AHenry W Longfellow Career Exploration AcademyDallas ISD · 96 · 3.3 mi ASudie L Williams Talented and Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 98 · 3.4 mi PPreston Hollow Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 1.1 mi POur Redeemer Lutheran School of DallasPrivate · PK–6 · 1.1 mi POur Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 1.1 mi
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Questions about Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

What is Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy’s TEA rating?

Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy earned a B (83 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (83) in 2025.

What grades does Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 6920 Meadow Rd in Dallas.

How many students go to Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy?

808 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 829 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy compare with other Dallas ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 21st of 36 Dallas ISD middle schools (tied with 1 other). 22% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.