Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Dallas ISD

J L Long Middle School

6116 Reiger Ave, Dallas, TX 75214 · (972) 502-4700

C
77 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 5 points from 2025Down from a B (82) in 2025.
1,079students
16.3students per teacher
93.8%attendance
31stof 36 Dallas ISD middle schools
Find homes near this school All Dallas ISD schools
BBADABCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

J L Long 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 achievementB · 81

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 79

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

Closing the gapsD · 68

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of J L Long 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 level69%
Meets grade level47%
Dallas ISD middle schools: 42.8%
Masters grade level26%

Students and teachers

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

1,079students in 2024–25Down 1% from 1,094 the year before
16.3students per teacher66 full-time teachers
25.8average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,272average teacher base pay
63.7%from low-income familiesDallas ISD middle schools: 89.8%
33.9%English learners
31.5%in gifted & talented
18.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 60%White 28%African American 8%Two or More Races 2%Asian 0.8%

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).

Ask Stacey which homes are zoned here

What’s coming nearby

Nothing we track is being built within 2 miles.We check new schools, rezoning, bonds and big construction every month.
Email me when Dallas changes

Nearby schools

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

BUplift Atlas Prep Middle SchoolUplift Education · 80 · 1.6 mi BAlex W Spence Talented/Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 84 · 2.2 mi AIrma Rangel Young Women's Leadership SchoolDallas ISD · 99 · 2.4 mi DBilly Earl Dade Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 69 · 2.9 mi AWilliam B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and GiftedDallas ISD · 99 · 3.0 mi BSt. Anthony SchoolSt. Anthony School · 85 · 3.2 mi PLumin Lindsley Park Community SchoolPrivate · K–3 · 0.6 mi PLakewood Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 0.9 mi PTkg AcademyPrivate · 1–8 · 0.9 mi
Thinking about living near J L Long Middle School?See what Dallas is like day to day, or text Stacey to find homes nearby.
See DallasText Stacey

Stacey Haynes is a licensed Texas real estate sales agent with Compass and is affiliated with Realust. TREC Consumer Protection Notice

Questions about J L Long Middle School

What is J L Long Middle School’s TEA rating?

J L Long Middle School earned a C (77 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (82) in 2025.

What grades does J L Long Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 6116 Reiger Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to J L Long Middle School?

1,079 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 1,094 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does J L Long Middle School compare with other Dallas ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 31st of 36 Dallas ISD middle schools (tied with 1 other). 22% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to J L Long 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.