Public K–12 schoolGrades 6–11Dallas ISD

Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl

710 Cheyenne Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180 · (972) 892-5800

B
87 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (B 89).
751students
15.3students per teacher
93.8%attendance
3rdof 4 Dallas ISD K–12 schools
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ABCBBCBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl has earned an A in 1 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 · 77

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 gapsA · 90

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD K–12 school average.

Approaches grade level74%
Meets grade level46%
Dallas ISD K–12 schools: 64.4%
Masters grade level21%

Students and teachers

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

751students in 2024–25Down 2% from 769 the year before
15.3students per teacher49 full-time teachers
19.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
7.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$71,711average teacher base pay
95.9%from low-income familiesDallas ISD K–12 schools: 90.3%
62.1%English learners
24.9%in gifted & talented
19.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 84%African American 12.3%White 2.4%Two or More Races 0.5%Asian 0.3%

Is a home zoned here?

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What’s coming nearby

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Nearby schools

Closest K–12 schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

AGilbert Cuellar Sr ElementaryDallas ISD · 91 · 0.7 mi BFloyd ElementaryMesquite ISD · 81 · 0.8 mi CWilliam M Anderson ElementaryDallas ISD · 75 · 1.0 mi BJohn W Runyon ElementaryDallas ISD · 82 · 1.0 mi BYoung Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F FlorenceDallas ISD · 82 · 1.2 mi CPleasant Grove ElementaryDallas ISD · 77 · 1.3 mi PCristo Rey Dallas College PrepPrivate · 9–12 · 1.0 mi PCristo Rey Dallas College PrepPrivate · 9–12 · 1.1 mi PSt. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic AcademyPrivate · PK–8 · 3.9 mi
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Questions about Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl

What is Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl’s TEA rating?

Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl earned a B (87 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (89) in 2025.

What grades does Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl serve?

Grades 6–11. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 710 Cheyenne Rd in Balch Springs.

How many students go to Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl?

751 students in 2024–25, down 2% from 769 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl compare with other Dallas ISD K–12 schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 4 Dallas ISD K–12 schools. 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl?

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.