Hector P Garcia Middle

Summary:

Hector P Garcia Middle is a public middle school in Dallas, Texas, serving 595 students in grades 6-8, with a predominantly Hispanic student population (95.46%) and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (over 95%).

Academically, Hector P Garcia Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with below-average performance on STAAR tests, particularly in mathematics. However, the school's Algebra I End of Course exam results are notably stronger, with 70.83% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the Dallas Independent School District (40.52%) and state (44.73%) averages. The school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups perform relatively better compared to other subgroups and the overall school performance, while the Gifted and Talented subgroup lags behind.

Compared to nearby schools within the Dallas ISD, such as Billy Earl Dade Middle and John Lewis Social Justice Academy at O.W. Holmes, Hector P Garcia Middle's performance is generally on par or slightly better. However, the nearby Rosemont Upper school stands out with significantly higher academic achievement, ranking among the top 5% of Texas middle schools. The school's high poverty rate and low academic performance are likely interconnected, and addressing the needs of the Gifted and Talented subgroup, as well as reducing the relatively high dropout rate, could be areas of focus for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 700 E 8th St
       Dallas, TX  75203-2378


(972) 502-5500

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1369th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,730 Help


Students who attend Hector P Garcia Middle usually attend:

High:    W H Adamson High School

Feeder schools for Hector P Garcia Middle:

Elementary:    Bishop Arts Steam Academy
    Felix G Botello Personalized Learning Elementary
    Hogg New Technical Center
    James Bowie Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  595

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.5%
African American:
2.7%
White:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Compare Details Hector P Garcia Middle ranks worse than 58% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th 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 40.74. (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 (95.5%), African American (2.7%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hector P Garcia Middle is 12.3, which is the 11th best among 37 middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hector P Garcia Middle is $11,730, which is the 16th highest among 37 middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hector P Garcia Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hector P Garcia Middle 1369th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Hector P Garcia Middle 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 Hector P Garcia Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hector P Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 20.69 1553rd 1718 9.6%
2009 24.96 1538th 1763 12.8%
2010 18.72 1675th 1803 7.1%
2011 24.32 1696th 1895 10.5%
2012 18.14 1729th 1951 11.4%
2013 16.60 1777th 1973 9.9%
2014 10.51 1880th 1987 5.4%
2015 20.64 1775th 2043 13.1%
2016 22.11 1702nd 1987 14.3%
2017 20.69 1734th 2027 14.5%
2018 24.53 1700th 2080 18.3%
2019 30.39 1592nd 2193 27.4%
2021 17.06 1970th 2252 12.5%
2022 26.39 1754th 2254 22.2%
2023 42.28 1309th 2330 43.8%
2024 40.74 1369th 2361 42.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hector P Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.94 406th 1376 70.5%
2019 67.45 274th 1445 81.0%
2021 44.02 797th 1592 49.9%
2022 50.23 648th 1643 60.6%
2023 66.04 366th 1720 78.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hector P Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.70 983rd 1597 38.4%
2019 39.52 910th 1626 44.0%
2021 41.74 858th 1712 49.9%
2022 41.81 905th 1757 48.5%
2023 44.79 837th 1815 53.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hector P Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.93 1397th 2039 31.5%
2019 43.10 1177th 2073 43.2%
2021 23.82 1837th 2172 15.4%
2022 33.80 1588th 2220 28.5%
2023 54.78 859th 2251 61.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Hector P Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.07 1642nd 2008 18.2%
2019 31.50 1503rd 2047 26.6%
2021 17.59 1901st 2151 11.6%
2022 26.21 1743rd 2221 21.5%
2023 43.53 1250th 2241 44.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hector P Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.09 1333rd 1430 6.8%
2019 14.32 1352nd 1446 6.5%
2021 8.41 1427th 1501 4.9%
2022 14.93 1370th 1488 7.9%
2023 22.70 1317th 1481 11.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hector P Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.07 1074th 2008 46.5%
2019 59.88 549th 2058 73.3%
2021 36.76 1349th 2118 36.3%
2022 46.12 1023rd 2182 53.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hector P Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.99 1684th 2030 17.0%
2019 28.60 1579th 2069 23.7%
2021 18.22 1899th 2168 12.4%
2022 26.77 1735th 2228 22.1%
2023 40.71 1304th 2245 41.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Hector P Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.41 899th 1167 23.0%
2019 32.63 836th 1193 29.9%
2021 28.12 954th 1213 21.4%
2022 36.63 784th 1251 37.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hector P Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.23 1445th 1895 23.7%
2019 37.96 1229th 1935 36.5%
2021 21.73 1766th 2043 13.6%
2022 31.23 1539th 2077 25.9%
2023 50.07 964th 2116 54.4%
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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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Thursday, January 24, 2019

Open Quote The school is way to strict on the students. They give us little to no freedom of representation Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hector P Garcia Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 11 24 3 789 1 n/a n/a 0 828
2009 8 29 1 911 5 n/a n/a 0 954
2010 8 45 2 968 4 n/a n/a 0 1027
2011 10 35 2 990 0 0 4 0 1041
2012 11 39 2 968 2 0 2 0 1024
2013 6 44 1 874 3 0 2 0 930
2014 3 35 1 825 1 0 0 0 865
2015 1 44 1 839 0 0 2 0 887
2016 8 36 1 789 1 0 0 0 835
2017 10 34 1 745 1 0 0 0 791
2018 10 36 2 714 2 0 0 0 764
2019 10 44 1 721 5 0 0 0 781
2020 11 39 0 718 4 0 1 0 773
2021 8 41 0 635 4 0 2 0 690
2022 7 25 1 585 2 0 0 0 620
2023 4 16 4 568 3 0 0 0 595

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

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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 Hector P Garcia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 828 59.0 14.0 94.4
2009 954 63.0 15.1 93.5
2010 1027 66.0 15.5 92
2011 1041 66.5 15.6 94.6
2012 1024 59.0 17.3 94.4
2013 930 53.0 17.5 92
2014 865 50.0 17.3 97.8
2015 887 53.0 16.7 93.2
2016 835 52.0 16.0 97.8
2017 791 50.0 15.8 94.1
2018 764 54.0 14.1 93.7
2019 781 46.4 16.8 92.1
2020 773 50.0 15.4 92.8
2021 690 51.0 13.5 94.9
2022 620 48.2 12.8 95.2
2023 595 48.0 12.3 95.1

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 Hector P Garcia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 828 59.0 14.0 94.4
2009 954 63.0 15.1 93.5
2010 1027 66.0 15.5 92
2011 1041 66.5 15.6 94.6
2012 1024 59.0 17.3 94.4
2013 930 53.0 17.5 92
2014 865 50.0 17.3 97.8
2015 887 53.0 16.7 93.2
2016 835 52.0 16.0 97.8
2017 791 50.0 15.8 94.1
2018 764 54.0 14.1 93.7
2019 781 46.4 16.8 92.1
2020 773 50.0 15.4 92.8
2021 690 51.0 13.5 94.9
2022 620 48.2 12.8 95.2
2023 595 48.0 12.3 95.1

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 Hector P Garcia Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,399 (15.3%) $7,772 (84.7%) $9,171
2020 $1,982 (18.9%) $8,525 (81.1%) $10,508
2021 $1,329 (11.3%) $10,402 (88.7%) $11,730

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hector P Garcia Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1592nd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1309th of 2330 Middle schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Hector P Garcia Middle)2544
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2644
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hector P Garcia Middle)2030
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Hector P Garcia Middle)4244
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3744
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hector P Garcia Middle)107
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))208
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4129
 12%
8th Grade Reading (Hector P Garcia Middle)3952
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4048
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hector P Garcia Middle)4954
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Hector P Garcia Middle)2926
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hector P Garcia Middle)2719
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2624
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Hector P Garcia Middle)9889
 9%
   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 Students781595
 23.8%
African American4416
 63.6%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic721568
 21.2%
Pacific Islander00
White104
 60%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.1%95.1%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hector P Garcia Middle

Students who attend Hector P Garcia Middle usually go on to attend W H Adamson High School

Students at Hector P Garcia Middle are 95% Hispanic, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 595 students attended Hector P Garcia Middle.

Hector P Garcia Middle ranks 1369th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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