Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Summary:

Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is a public magnet middle school (grades 6-8) located in Dallas, Texas, part of the Dallas Independent School District (ISD). With a diverse student population, this exceptional school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Texas, boasting exceptional academic performance, low dropout rates, and strong support for students from all backgrounds.

The school's academic prowess is truly remarkable. It maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks between the 5th and 55th percentile statewide, outperforming its peers across various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Its performance for Special Education students is particularly noteworthy, ranking 1st in the state. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in Reading ranging from 96.13% to 97.84%, compared to 47.43% to 54.45% for the district and 52.08% to 54.45% for the state.

When compared to other middle schools in the same district, Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy stands out as a true leader. For example, Francisco Pancho Medrano J.H., which is just 3.62 miles away, ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools and has much lower test scores across all subject areas. While the school's performance in the Gifted and Talented program is relatively lower, ranking in the middle 50% of Texas middle schools, its overall success can be attributed to its dedicated staff, effective instructional practices, and the support it provides to its students, even those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 5314 Boaz St
       Dallas, TX  75209-4202


(972) 749-5400

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,932 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.2%
White:
12.3%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Compare Details Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy ranks better than 98.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 37 ranked middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.06. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.2%), White (12.3%), African American (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is 17.2, which is the highest among 38 middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is $9,932. 36 middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy 40th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy in the ranking list.)

Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

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Rank History for all students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.11 46th 1573 97.1%
2005 87.05 57th 1582 96.4%
2006 91.15 7th 1585 99.6%
2007 85.27 59th 1684 96.5%
2008 86.04 34th 1718 98.0%
2009 85.43 31st 1763 98.2%
2010 85.51 8th 1803 99.6%
2011 85.05 12th 1895 99.4%
2012 92.50 25th 1951 98.7%
2013 93.16 10th 1973 99.5%
2014 92.84 13th 1987 99.3%
2015 92.10 29th 2043 98.6%
2016 92.20 20th 1987 99.0%
2017 95.55 65th 2027 96.8%
2018 99.16 5th 2080 99.8%
2019 99.03 12th 2193 99.5%
2021 96.27 55th 2252 97.6%
2022 98.11 22nd 2254 99.0%
2023 98.54 18th 2330 99.2%
2024 97.06 40th 2361 98.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.97 3rd 1376 99.8%
2019 99.97 3rd 1445 99.8%
2021 99.89 3rd 1592 99.8%
2022 99.43 8th 1643 99.5%
2023 99.83 6th 1720 99.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 100.00 1st 1815 99.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.90 3rd 2039 99.9%
2019 99.85 9th 2073 99.6%
2021 99.39 6th 2172 99.7%
2022 99.55 5th 2220 99.8%
2023 99.77 8th 2251 99.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.63 7th 2008 99.7%
2019 98.56 10th 2047 99.5%
2021 95.33 54th 2151 97.5%
2022 96.42 43rd 2221 98.1%
2023 97.74 20th 2241 99.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.18 616th 1430 56.9%
2019 62.33 626th 1446 56.7%
2021 46.01 968th 1501 35.5%
2022 58.50 721st 1488 51.5%
2023 65.57 551st 1481 62.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.99 2nd 2008 99.9%
2019 99.99 2nd 2058 99.9%
2021 99.95 2nd 2118 99.9%
2022 99.81 5th 2182 99.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.15 4th 2030 99.8%
2019 99.13 9th 2069 99.6%
2021 96.20 53rd 2168 97.6%
2022 98.65 14th 2228 99.4%
2023 98.83 12th 2245 99.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.40 2nd 1167 99.8%
2019 99.73 3rd 1193 99.7%
2021 96.65 21st 1213 98.3%
2022 99.74 3rd 1251 99.8%
2023 99.27 5th 1273 99.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.65 2nd 1895 99.9%
2019 99.54 7th 1935 99.6%
2021 98.53 15th 2043 99.3%
2022 99.06 11th 2077 99.5%
2023 99.48 7th 2116 99.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.56 4th 1673 99.8%
2019 96.72 14th 1684 99.2%
2021 93.19 37th 1700 97.8%
2022 96.16 13th 1723 99.2%
2023 95.99 10th 1749 99.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, September 17, 2022

Open Quote Great school! Great teachers and administration. Join PTA be involved! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 7, 2018

Open Quote This is our last year there. Will miss the teachers and staff which have always been accessible.
Longfellow has great parent involvement, great communication. The PTA ROCKS!
I like the student to teacher ration. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 100 198 6 74 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1989 113 161 7 65 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 107 151 6 75 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1991 107 170 6 85 2 n/a n/a 0 370
1992 93 190 9 82 2 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 104 163 10 86 3 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 94 155 14 89 5 n/a n/a 0 357
1995 65 144 15 135 5 n/a n/a 0 364
1996 65 144 15 135 5 n/a n/a 0 364
1997 70 144 14 150 4 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 55 148 13 152 2 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 42 159 11 172 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2000 40 159 11 187 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 33 139 2 178 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2002 22 108 3 254 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2003 22 108 3 254 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2004 28 124 5 228 4 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 23 100 9 257 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2006 21 98 10 263 3 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 33 111 8 266 3 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 25 111 8 233 2 n/a n/a 0 379
2009 21 105 8 259 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 21 99 11 281 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 14 85 5 313 1 0 3 0 421
2012 21 69 7 295 1 1 3 0 397
2013 28 59 8 332 1 1 1 0 430
2014 30 55 11 315 0 2 4 0 417
2015 32 48 10 329 0 1 5 0 425
2016 44 44 11 317 0 1 7 0 424
2017 40 40 6 325 1 3 2 0 417
2018 32 33 3 349 1 1 2 0 421
2019 28 25 5 367 3 1 0 0 429
2020 32 18 6 380 0 1 0 0 437
2021 32 23 7 387 0 1 0 0 450
2022 46 22 6 377 2 0 2 0 455
2023 53 30 9 332 2 0 4 0 430

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 29.0 13.0 n/a
1989 348 n/a n/a n/a
1990 341 31.0 11.0 n/a
1991 370 31.3 11.8 n/a
1992 376 29.9 12.5 34.8
1993 366 30.0 12.2 47.3
1994 357 29.2 12.2 40.1
1995 364 29.0 12.6 41.8
1996 364 29.0 12.6 41.8
1997 382 29.7 12.9 42.7
1998 370 29.8 12.4 41.1
1999 385 28.7 13.4 50.6
2000 398 30.7 13.0 53.3
2001 352 30.9 11.4 56.3
2002 388 30.0 12.9 65.5
2003 388 30.0 12.9 65.5
2004 389 30.0 13.0 67.1
2005 391 30.0 13.0 75.7
2006 395 30.0 13.2 68.9
2007 421 30.0 14.0 72.4
2008 379 31.0 12.2 68.3
2009 394 33.0 11.9 74.1
2010 412 31.0 13.2 76.7
2011 421 30.0 14.0 81.7
2012 397 26.0 15.2 83.1
2013 430 26.1 16.4 82.1
2014 417 22.0 18.9 82.3
2015 425 25.0 17.0 82.8
2016 424 26.0 16.3 83.7
2017 417 25.0 16.6 87.1
2018 421 24.0 17.5 85.7
2019 429 24.0 17.8 77.2
2020 437 24.0 18.2 77.6
2021 450 24.0 18.7 77.3
2022 455 25.9 17.5 67.5
2023 430 25.0 17.2 70.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 29.0 13.0 n/a
1989 348 n/a n/a n/a
1990 341 31.0 11.0 n/a
1991 370 31.3 11.8 n/a
1992 376 29.9 12.5 34.8
1993 366 30.0 12.2 47.3
1994 357 29.2 12.2 40.1
1995 364 29.0 12.6 41.8
1996 364 29.0 12.6 41.8
1997 382 29.7 12.9 42.7
1998 370 29.8 12.4 41.1
1999 385 28.7 13.4 50.6
2000 398 30.7 13.0 53.3
2001 352 30.9 11.4 56.3
2002 388 30.0 12.9 65.5
2003 388 30.0 12.9 65.5
2004 389 30.0 13.0 67.1
2005 391 30.0 13.0 75.7
2006 395 30.0 13.2 68.9
2007 421 30.0 14.0 72.4
2008 379 31.0 12.2 68.3
2009 394 33.0 11.9 74.1
2010 412 31.0 13.2 76.7
2011 421 30.0 14.0 81.7
2012 397 26.0 15.2 83.1
2013 430 26.1 16.4 82.1
2014 417 22.0 18.9 82.3
2015 425 25.0 17.0 82.8
2016 424 26.0 16.3 83.7
2017 417 25.0 16.6 87.1
2018 421 24.0 17.5 85.7
2019 429 24.0 17.8 77.2
2020 437 24.0 18.2 77.6
2021 450 24.0 18.7 77.3
2022 455 25.9 17.5 67.5
2023 430 25.0 17.2 70.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,414 (15.4%) $7,795 (84.6%) $9,209
2020 $1,693 (17.2%) $8,129 (82.8%) $9,822
2021 $1,180 (11.9%) $8,752 (88.1%) $9,932

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 12th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 18th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy)7295
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2644
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy)8980
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy)9297
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3744
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
8th Grade Reading (Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy)9799
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4048
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy)9587
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy)8885
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy)8790
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2624
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy)9493
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6440
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429430
 0.2%
African American2530
 20%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic367332
 9.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2853
 89.3%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.2%70.7%
 6.5%


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Yes! Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 40th of 2361 Texas middle schools.

Students at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy are 77% Hispanic, 12% White, 7% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy.


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