For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,369 students in Balch Springs, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Balch Springs, TX are Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl and Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Balch Springs, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Balch Springs have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Balch Springs, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Cheyenne Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 892-5800
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 892-5800
Gr: 6-9 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S Peachtree Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 323-4235
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 323-4235
Gr: 6-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Balch Springs, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Balch Springs, TX include Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl and Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Balch Springs?
2 public middle schools are located in Balch Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Balch Springs?
Balch Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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