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Enrollment
871
Middle
DISTRICT 905 · STATE 643
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGHLAND PARK ISD·NCES 482325006971
McCulloch Intermediate School
3555 GRANADA AVE, DALLAS, TX 75205 · (214) 780-3500 · Dallas County
GRADES 05–06MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL871 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
65 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 448 | 51% |
| Grade 6 | 423 | 49% |
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Armstrong Elementary SchoolPK–04Armstrong Elementary SchoolPK–04Bradfield Elementary SchoolPK–04Bradfield Elementary SchoolPK–04Hyer Elementary SchoolPK–04Hyer Elementary SchoolPK–04Michael M Boone Elementary SchoolPK–04Michael M Boone Elementary SchoolPK–04University Park Elementary SchoolPK–04University Park Elementary SchoolPK–04
Based on published attendance-zone data from HIGHLAND PARK ISD. Zones change; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
92.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +32.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
84.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +14.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 92 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 84 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 32 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 14 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 73.0% | 19.0% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
| Mathematics | 53.0% | 31.0% | 13.0% | 3.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 92.0% | 84.0% |
| 2024-25 | 94.0% | 87.0% |
| 2023-24 | 92.0% | 87.0% |
| 2022-23 | 90.0% | 80.0% |
| 2021-22 | 50.0% | 33.0% |
| 2020-21 | 60.0% | 70.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where McCulloch Intermediate School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Dallas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 84.0% | #29 of 1,670 ▼ 8 | #7 of 123 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 92.0% | #14 of 1,670 ▼ 5 | #7 of 123 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.0pp | #1,202 of 1,570 | #77 of 121 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 871 | #450 of 1,749 | #26 of 126 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #418 of 1,542 | #16 of 123 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.1% | #1,202 of 1,543 | #96 of 123 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -23.1% | #261 of 942 | #39 of 80 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
871
-165 (-16%) vs 2020
-12% since 2000-01, when it was 994
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 15.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 871 | 65.5 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 887 | 66.5 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 926 | 68.6 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,036 | 67 | 15.5:1 | 0% (4) |
| 2017-18 | 1,133 | 63 | 18.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 1,106 | 63 | 17.6:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 1,063 | 59 | 18.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 994 | 69 | 14.4:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McCulloch Intermediate School.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (1,133 to 871); teachers up 4% (63 to 65.5).
About McCulloch Intermediate School
As a medium-sized middle school, McCulloch Intermediate School serves students in DALLAS, Texas. Enrolled students number 871 students, in grades 5 through 6. Statewide, middle schools in Texas average about 643 students each.
HIGHLAND PARK ISD counts 8 schools and 6,350 students, including McCulloch Intermediate School.
Federal enrollment data show McCulloch Intermediate School is 82% White. It is also 7% Hispanic, 7% Asian, and 4% multiracial. Dallas County's residents are about 35% White, 48 points below the school's share. McCulloch Intermediate School's diversity index is 31%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its teaching staff equals 65.5 full-time positions, a ratio of 13.3:1. On average, middle schools in Texas have 14.4:1, compared with 13.3:1 here.
County data help place the school in context: in Dallas County, the median household income is $76,547, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. In all, Dallas County has 771 public schools and roughly 459,645 students.
The shortest distance from McCulloch Intermediate School to another public school is less than a tenth of a mile, to Highland Park Middle School. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes McCulloch Intermediate School as Suburb: Large.
Over 4 years, McCulloch Intermediate School's enrollment declined 16%, to 871. The number of students per teacher fell from 15.5 to 13.3 over 4 years.
The McCulloch Intermediate School community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Dallas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,621,179
Census ACS
Median income
$76,547
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
771
459,645 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HIGHLAND PARK ISD
- Highland Park High SchoolHigh · 2,119 students
- Highland Park Middle SchoolMiddle · 939 students
- Bradfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 578 students
- Hyer Elementary SchoolElementary · 485 students
- Michael M Boone Elementary SchoolElementary · 464 students
- University Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 463 students
Other schools in DALLAS
- Skyline High SchoolHigh · 3,837 students
- Lake Highlands High SchoolHigh · 2,972 students
- Oak Cliff Faith Family AcademyCombined · 2,670 students
- Bryan Adams H S Leadership AcademyHigh · 2,208 students
- W T White High SchoolHigh · 2,204 students
- Sunset High SchoolHigh · 2,164 students
Nearby schools
- Highland Park Middle School0.0 mi · 939
- Armstrong Elementary School0.5 mi · 431
- University Park Elementary School0.7 mi · 463
- Highland Park High School1.0 mi · 2,119
- Bradfield Elementary School1.1 mi · 578
- Hyer Elementary School1.4 mi · 485
Frequently asked questions
About McCulloch Intermediate SchoolHow many students attend McCulloch Intermediate School?
McCulloch Intermediate School enrolls approximately 871 students in grades 05-06.
What grades does McCulloch Intermediate School serve?
McCulloch Intermediate School serves grades 05-06.
How many teachers does McCulloch Intermediate School have?
McCulloch Intermediate School employs 65 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
How diverse is McCulloch Intermediate School?
McCulloch Intermediate School reports a student body of 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 0% Black, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees McCulloch Intermediate School?
McCulloch Intermediate School is overseen by HIGHLAND PARK ISD in Dallas County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.