Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Dallas ISD

Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School

1678 Chenault, Dallas, TX 75228 · (972) 925-2400

C
78 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (C 79).
740students
15.1students per teacher
91.9%attendance
28thof 36 Dallas ISD middle schools
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BBBCCCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Harold Wendell Lang Sr 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 gapsC · 73

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Harold Wendell Lang Sr 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 level61%
Meets grade level33%
Dallas ISD middle schools: 42.8%
Masters grade level14%

Students and teachers

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

740students in 2024–25Down 1% from 745 the year before
15.1students per teacher49 full-time teachers
12.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
8.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,665average teacher base pay
96.1%from low-income familiesDallas ISD middle schools: 89.8%
56.9%English learners
14.5%in gifted & talented
29.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 61.8%African American 32%White 3.2%Asian 1.2%Two or More Races 1.1%

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Nearby schools

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

BUplift Luna Prep Middle SchoolUplift Education · 89 · 0.6 mi BW H Gaston Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 87 · 1.7 mi BAnn Richards STEAM AcademyDallas ISD · 80 · 2.5 mi CPioneer Technology (PTAA) MesquitePioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 75 · 2.6 mi CMcDonald Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 79 · 2.6 mi CVanston Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 74 · 3.0 mi PFirst Baptist Academy of DallasPrivate · PK–12 · 0.8 mi PFirst Baptist Academy DallasPrivate · PK–12 · 0.8 mi PThe Family Place Child Development CenterPrivate · K–2 · 1.0 mi
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Questions about Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School

What is Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School’s TEA rating?

Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School earned a C (78 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (79) in 2025.

What grades does Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 1678 Chenault in Dallas.

How many students go to Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School?

740 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 745 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle School compare with other Dallas ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 28th of 36 Dallas ISD middle schools (tied with 2 others). 22% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Harold Wendell Lang Sr 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.