Serving 276 students in grades 6-8, Irma Rangel Young Womens Leadership Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 97% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 97% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)97%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)97%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Irma Rangel Young Womens Leadership Middle School?
276 students attend Irma Rangel Young Womens Leadership Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Irma Rangel Young Womens Leadership Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irma Rangel Young Womens Leadership Middle School?
Irma Rangel Young Womens Leadership Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irma Rangel Young Womens Leadership Middle School offer ?
Irma Rangel Young Womens Leadership Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Irma Rangel Young Womens Leadership Middle School part of?
Irma Rangel Young Womens Leadership Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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