Lake Highlands J H

Summary:

Lake Highlands J H is a public middle school in the Richardson Independent School District in Dallas, Texas, serving 822 students in grades 7-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students.

Academically, Lake Highlands J H performs above the state average in reading, with 58.88% of 8th graders proficient, compared to the state average of 54.09%. However, the school lags behind the district in math, with only 28.72% of 8th graders proficient, compared to the district's 33.85%. One bright spot is the school's performance on the Algebra I EOC exam, where 57.83% of students scored proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (36.21%) and state (44.73%) averages. The school's White students excel, ranking in the top 5% of Texas middle schools, while its Hispanic and English Learner students struggle, ranking in the bottom 25%.

Compared to nearby schools, Lake Highlands J H generally performs better than other middle schools in the Garland Independent School District and Dallas Independent School District, particularly in reading and Algebra I. However, it lags behind some of the higher-performing magnet schools in the Dallas ISD, such as Jackson Technology Center. The school's dropout rate, while fluctuating between 1.4% and 2.6% over the past 5 years, is still an area of concern that requires attention and potential interventions.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 10301 Walnut Hill Ln
       Dallas, TX  75238-4107


(469) 593-1600

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
968th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,915 Help


Students who attend Lake Highlands J H usually attend:

High:    Lake Highlands High School

Feeder schools for Lake Highlands J H:

Elementary:    Lake Highlands Elementary
    Northlake Elementary
    Thurgood Marshall Elementary
    Wallace Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  822

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.2%
Hispanic:
29.4%
African American:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.7% Help


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Compare Details Lake Highlands J H ranks better than 59% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.25. (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 Lake Highlands J H has the largest middle school student body size in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Lake Highlands J H is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.2%), Hispanic (29.4%), African American (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Highlands J H is 13.2. 5 middle schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Highlands J H is $9,915. 6 middle schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Highlands J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lake Highlands J H 968th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Lake Highlands J H in the ranking list.)

Richardson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Richardson Independent School District (Isd) 403rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Highlands J H

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Rank History for all students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.39 1133rd 1573 28.0%
2005 46.18 964th 1582 39.1%
2006 44.94 1002nd 1585 36.8%
2007 57.96 762nd 1684 54.8%
2008 63.74 610th 1718 64.5%
2009 69.70 426th 1763 75.8%
2010 70.03 402nd 1803 77.7%
2011 58.56 831st 1895 56.1%
2012 50.13 1029th 1951 47.3%
2013 47.50 1133rd 1973 42.6%
2014 53.63 961st 1987 51.6%
2015 52.15 1027th 2043 49.7%
2016 56.48 920th 1987 53.7%
2017 61.54 621st 2027 69.4%
2018 56.10 745th 2080 64.2%
2019 60.76 685th 2193 68.8%
2021 62.82 669th 2252 70.3%
2022 54.72 889th 2254 60.6%
2023 57.80 850th 2330 63.5%
2024 53.25 968th 2361 59.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.55 352nd 720 51.1%
2019 39.00 468th 753 37.8%
2021 49.19 344th 743 53.7%
2022 30.76 617th 813 24.1%
2023 50.25 384th 817 53.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.00 667th 1376 51.5%
2019 35.99 944th 1445 34.7%
2021 30.57 1218th 1592 23.5%
2022 25.85 1393rd 1643 15.2%
2023 28.15 1350th 1720 21.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.96 973rd 1597 39.1%
2019 47.93 653rd 1626 59.8%
2021 56.19 474th 1712 72.3%
2022 40.31 964th 1757 45.1%
2023 41.40 964th 1815 46.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.77 1371st 2039 32.8%
2019 38.54 1338th 2073 35.5%
2021 35.80 1450th 2172 33.2%
2022 26.41 1831st 2220 17.5%
2023 31.26 1675th 2251 25.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.37 922nd 2008 54.1%
2019 61.56 651st 2047 68.2%
2021 61.98 667th 2151 69.0%
2022 59.24 746th 2221 66.4%
2023 59.31 777th 2241 65.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.21 502nd 1430 64.9%
2019 65.51 537th 1446 62.9%
2021 76.45 283rd 1501 81.1%
2022 62.92 598th 1488 59.8%
2023 67.58 493rd 1481 66.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.37 1128th 2008 43.8%
2019 40.53 1186th 2058 42.4%
2021 39.86 1215th 2118 42.6%
2022 27.46 1789th 2182 18.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.47 674th 2030 66.8%
2019 56.27 750th 2069 63.8%
2021 61.85 667th 2168 69.2%
2022 47.23 1083rd 2228 51.4%
2023 54.93 897th 2245 60.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.01 569th 587 3.1%
2019 5.07 577th 594 2.9%
2021 5.33 577th 589 2.0%
2022 3.28 594th 606 2.0%
2023 1.86 607th 616 1.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.65 795th 1167 31.9%
2019 43.18 620th 1193 48.0%
2021 38.40 725th 1213 40.2%
2022 36.38 791st 1251 36.8%
2023 37.95 762nd 1273 40.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.05 999th 1895 47.3%
2019 35.24 1307th 1935 32.5%
2021 36.39 1305th 2043 36.1%
2022 30.11 1576th 2077 24.1%
2023 31.20 1564th 2116 26.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Highlands J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.48 106th 1673 93.7%
2019 91.69 64th 1684 96.2%
2021 86.25 108th 1700 93.6%
2022 82.21 178th 1723 89.7%
2023 88.44 88th 1749 95.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Lake Highlands J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 687 127 18 52 5 n/a n/a 0 889
1989 635 133 23 62 1 n/a n/a 0 854
1990 606 155 19 71 2 n/a n/a 0 853
1991 600 145 19 76 6 n/a n/a 0 846
1992 651 169 16 84 4 n/a n/a 0 924
1993 691 196 28 99 3 n/a n/a 0 1017
1994 695 229 29 109 6 n/a n/a 0 1068
1995 663 302 23 148 9 n/a n/a 0 1145
1996 663 302 23 148 9 n/a n/a 0 1145
1997 673 352 19 134 2 n/a n/a 0 1180
1998 625 372 15 152 4 n/a n/a 0 1168
1999 372 255 10 111 2 n/a n/a 0 750
2000 361 293 8 121 2 n/a n/a 0 785
2001 355 311 9 134 1 n/a n/a 0 810
2002 295 322 8 137 4 n/a n/a 0 766
2003 295 322 8 137 4 n/a n/a 0 766
2004 280 323 8 144 5 n/a n/a 0 760
2005 243 271 7 155 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 221 315 11 137 2 n/a n/a 0 686
2007 216 288 5 154 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2008 209 264 7 159 3 n/a n/a 0 642
2009 206 224 18 163 2 n/a n/a 0 613
2010 217 213 17 182 2 n/a n/a 0 631
2011 215 202 20 201 3 0 7 0 648
2012 224 209 32 193 6 0 14 0 678
2013 222 212 38 245 4 0 21 0 742
2014 231 187 47 299 3 0 20 0 787
2015 256 208 61 270 2 1 19 0 817
2016 275 201 71 229 4 0 14 0 794
2017 277 205 69 235 3 0 14 0 803
2018 262 212 64 245 2 3 20 0 808
2019 267 207 52 232 2 1 26 0 787
2020 302 221 47 264 2 1 32 0 869
2021 316 215 42 246 1 1 28 0 849
2022 313 197 53 245 2 2 19 0 831
2023 322 190 47 242 1 2 18 0 822

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 Lake Highlands J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 889 59.0 15.0 n/a
1989 854 n/a n/a n/a
1990 853 56.0 15.2 n/a
1991 846 55.5 15.2 n/a
1992 924 57.4 16.0 12.4
1993 1017 61.0 16.7 19.6
1994 1068 59.6 17.9 17.1
1995 1145 62.0 18.5 21.7
1996 1145 62.0 18.5 21.7
1997 1180 68.9 17.1 22
1998 1168 72.3 16.2 25.6
1999 750 48.8 15.4 34.3
2000 785 53.7 14.6 41.8
2001 810 55.0 14.7 39.6
2002 766 49.5 15.5 50.9
2003 766 49.5 15.5 50.9
2004 760 53.3 14.3 44.1
2005 676 56.7 11.9 47.2
2006 686 53.7 12.8 51.3
2007 664 46.9 14.2 49.4
2008 642 49.5 13.0 45.3
2009 613 43.4 14.1 52.2
2010 631 43.9 14.3 51.7
2011 648 45.9 14.1 56.3
2012 678 45.3 14.9 56
2013 742 46.5 15.9 58.5
2014 787 54.0 14.5 55.7
2015 817 51.0 16.0 56.4
2016 794 53.0 14.9 56.3
2017 803 55.5 14.4 50.8
2018 808 55.0 14.6 53.5
2019 787 55.6 14.1 53.6
2020 869 55.5 15.6 53
2021 849 63.1 13.4 50.8
2022 831 65.6 12.6 51.3
2023 822 62.0 13.2 48.7

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 Lake Highlands J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 889 59.0 15.0 n/a
1989 854 n/a n/a n/a
1990 853 56.0 15.2 n/a
1991 846 55.5 15.2 n/a
1992 924 57.4 16.0 12.4
1993 1017 61.0 16.7 19.6
1994 1068 59.6 17.9 17.1
1995 1145 62.0 18.5 21.7
1996 1145 62.0 18.5 21.7
1997 1180 68.9 17.1 22
1998 1168 72.3 16.2 25.6
1999 750 48.8 15.4 34.3
2000 785 53.7 14.6 41.8
2001 810 55.0 14.7 39.6
2002 766 49.5 15.5 50.9
2003 766 49.5 15.5 50.9
2004 760 53.3 14.3 44.1
2005 676 56.7 11.9 47.2
2006 686 53.7 12.8 51.3
2007 664 46.9 14.2 49.4
2008 642 49.5 13.0 45.3
2009 613 43.4 14.1 52.2
2010 631 43.9 14.3 51.7
2011 648 45.9 14.1 56.3
2012 678 45.3 14.9 56
2013 742 46.5 15.9 58.5
2014 787 54.0 14.5 55.7
2015 817 51.0 16.0 56.4
2016 794 53.0 14.9 56.3
2017 803 55.5 14.4 50.8
2018 808 55.0 14.6 53.5
2019 787 55.6 14.1 53.6
2020 869 55.5 15.6 53
2021 849 63.1 13.4 50.8
2022 831 65.6 12.6 51.3
2023 822 62.0 13.2 48.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Highlands J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $731 (7.4%) $9,087 (92.6%) $9,817
2020 $769 (8.6%) $8,186 (91.4%) $8,955
2021 $825 (8.3%) $9,090 (91.7%) $9,915

Data source: Texas Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Highlands J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 685th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 850th of 2330 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Lake Highlands J H)5460
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Highlands J H)224
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))237
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4129
 12%
8th Grade Reading (Lake Highlands J H)5256
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5758
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Highlands J H)5538
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5935
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Lake Highlands J H)5254
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5851
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lake Highlands J H)4033
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4940
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lake Highlands J H)9064
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))6735
 32%
   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 Students787822
 4.4%
African American207190
 8.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian5247
 9.6%
Hispanic232242
 4.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White267322
 20.6%
Two or More Races2618
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.6%48.7%
 5%


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Lake Highlands J H ranks 968th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Lake Highlands J H are 39% White, 29% Hispanic, 23% African American, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Lake Highlands J H usually go on to attend Lake Highlands High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 822 students attended Lake Highlands J H.


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