Serving 228 students in grades 6-8, Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)78%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
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?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School?
228 students attend Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School?
Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School offer ?
Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School part of?
Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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