Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Dallas ISD

Hector P Garcia Middle School

700 E 8th St, Dallas, TX 75203 · (972) 502-5500

A
91 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 91).
621students
16.6students per teacher
94.8%attendance
6thof 36 Dallas ISD middle schools
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BADBDBARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Hector P Garcia Middle School has earned an A in 3 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 · 78

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 90

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

Closing the gapsA · 92

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Hector P Garcia 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 level78%
Meets grade level49%
Dallas ISD middle schools: 42.8%
Masters grade level19%

Students and teachers

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

621students in 2024–25Up 10% from 565 the year before
16.6students per teacher37 full-time teachers
16average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,315average teacher base pay
97.1%from low-income familiesDallas ISD middle schools: 89.8%
62.8%English learners
22.5%in gifted & talented
13.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 93.7%White 3.2%African American 2.4%Two or More Races 0.3%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 Hector P Garcia Middle School.

OpenHalperin Park (I-35E deck park)Opened May 2026 · 0.4 mi away OpenTarget at Wynnewood VillageOpened Mar 2026 · 1.7 mi away ApprovedDallas Wings arena (Memorial Auditorium)Date TBD · 1.8 mi away Under constructionHarold Simmons ParkDate TBD · 1.8 mi away Under constructionConvention Center rebuildExpected 2030 · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

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

BKIPP Truth AcademyKIPP Texas Public Schools · 82 · 1.5 mi AW E Greiner Exploratory Arts AcademyDallas ISD · 90 · 1.9 mi DBilly Earl Dade Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 69 · 2.7 mi BJohn Lewis Social Justice Academy at O W HolmesDallas ISD · 83 · 2.8 mi DBoude Storey Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 69 · 2.9 mi BSt. Anthony SchoolSt. Anthony School · 85 · 3.1 mi PMomentous SchoolPrivate · PK–5 · 0.6 mi PThe Kessler SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.7 mi PSt. Cecilia Catholic SchoolPrivate · 5–12 · 2.0 mi
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Questions about Hector P Garcia Middle School

What is Hector P Garcia Middle School’s TEA rating?

Hector P Garcia Middle School earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (91) in 2025.

What grades does Hector P Garcia Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 700 E 8th St in Dallas.

How many students go to Hector P Garcia Middle School?

621 students in 2024–25, up 10% from 565 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

How does Hector P Garcia Middle School compare with other Dallas ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 6th of 36 Dallas ISD middle schools (tied with 1 other). 22% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Hector P Garcia 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.