Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Dallas ISD

Billy Earl Dade Middle School

2727 Al Lipscomb Way, Dallas, TX 75215 · (972) 749-3800

D
69 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 15 points from 2025Down from a B (84) in 2025.
599students
13.9students per teacher
90%attendance
34thof 36 Dallas ISD middle schools
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ABBABADRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Billy Earl Dade Middle School 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 achievementD · 67

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 80

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

Closing the gapsD · 65

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Billy Earl Dade Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level63%
Meets grade level32%
Dallas ISD middle schools: 42.8%
Masters grade level9%

Students and teachers

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

599students in 2024–25Down 7% from 643 the year before
13.9students per teacher43 full-time teachers
24.4average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
8.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$72,098average teacher base pay
99.2%from low-income familiesDallas ISD middle schools: 89.8%
31.9%English learners
11%in gifted & talented
35.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 59.1%Hispanic 37.9%White 1.8%Two or More Races 0.7%Asian 0.2%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Dallas ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Billy Earl Dade Middle School.

Under constructionNolan Estes Campus (Dallas ISD)Jan 2027 (target) · 1.1 mi away Under constructionMill Creek flood-relief tunnelEarly 2029 · 1.0 mi away ApprovedFair Park community parkLate 2027–early 2028 · 1.0 mi away ApprovedDallas Wings arena (Memorial Auditorium)Date TBD · 1.5 mi away Under constructionConvention Center rebuildExpected 2030 · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

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

AIrma Rangel Young Women's Leadership SchoolDallas ISD · 99 · 0.8 mi BSt. Anthony SchoolSt. Anthony School · 85 · 0.9 mi BUplift Atlas Prep Middle SchoolUplift Education · 80 · 2.1 mi AWilliam B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and GiftedDallas ISD · 99 · 2.7 mi BAlex W Spence Talented/Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 84 · 2.7 mi AHector P Garcia Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 91 · 2.7 mi PThe King's AcademyPrivate · PK–6 · 0.6 mi PCornerstone Crossroads AcademyPrivate · 9–12 · 0.9 mi PTkg AcademyPrivate · 1–8 · 2.1 mi
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Questions about Billy Earl Dade Middle School

What is Billy Earl Dade Middle School’s TEA rating?

Billy Earl Dade Middle School earned a D (69 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (84) in 2025.

What grades does Billy Earl Dade Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 2727 Al Lipscomb Way in Dallas.

How many students go to Billy Earl Dade Middle School?

599 students in 2024–25, down 7% from 643 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Billy Earl Dade Middle School compare with other Dallas ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 34th of 36 Dallas ISD middle schools (tied with 1 other). 22% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Billy Earl Dade Middle School?

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.