Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Richardson ISD

Lake Highlands Middle School

10301 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75238 · (469) 593-1600

B
88 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 7 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (81).
1,114students
13.3students per teacher
93.9%attendance
3rdof 8 Richardson ISD middle schools
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BABCDBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Lake Highlands 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 achievementA · 90

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 87

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

Closing the gapsB · 82

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Lake Highlands Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level76%
Meets grade level56%
Richardson ISD middle schools: 49.4%
Masters grade level30%

Students and teachers

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

1,114students in 2024–25Up 38% from 810 the year before
13.3students per teacher84 full-time teachers
13average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,831average teacher base pay
40.1%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD middle schools: 51.9%
19.8%English learners
26.3%in gifted & talented
19.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 43.4%Hispanic 29%African American 19.1%Asian 5.1%Two or More Races 3%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

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

BRobert T Hill Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 88 · 1.6 mi AHarmony Science Academy - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 93 · 2.2 mi BForest Meadow Middle SchoolRichardson ISD · 80 · 2.4 mi CSam Houston Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 79 · 2.8 mi DLiberty Junior HighRichardson ISD · 69 · 3.0 mi BSam Tasby Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 84 · 3.1 mi PSt. Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.1 mi PCalvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.7 mi PSt. James Episcopal School of DallasPrivate · PK–K · 0.8 mi
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Questions about Lake Highlands Middle School

What is Lake Highlands Middle School’s TEA rating?

Lake Highlands Middle School earned a B (88 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (81) in 2025.

What grades does Lake Highlands Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 10301 Walnut Hill Ln in Dallas.

How many students go to Lake Highlands Middle School?

1,114 students in 2024–25, up 38% from 810 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Lake Highlands Middle School compare with other Richardson ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 8 Richardson ISD middle schools. 25% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Lake Highlands Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Richardson 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.