Eric Dahlstrom Middle
#120 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#1565 of 15,369 nationally
About Eric Dahlstrom Middle
Eric Dahlstrom Middle is a public middle located in Buda, in the Hays Cisd school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 804 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 120th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 804.
There are 13 schools in Buda; Eric Dahlstrom Middle ranks 1st of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Eric Dahlstrom Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Eric Dahlstrom Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
Buda · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,870 students · 1.0 km away
Elm Grove El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students · 1.3 km away
Carpenter Hill El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students · 1.4 km away
Buda El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students · 5.9 km away
Menchaca El
Manchaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students · 6.6 km away
Doral Academy of Texas
Buda · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students · 6.7 km away
Baranoff El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students · 6.9 km away
Tom Green El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students · 7.2 km away
Olympia Hills
Buda · Charter middle · Grades 3–8
21 students · 7.2 km away
Sunfield El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
905 students · 7.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eric Dahlstrom Middle a good school?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle has a Success Index (US) of 79.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #120 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Eric Dahlstrom Middle rank in Texas?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle ranks #120 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #1565 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle had 804 students in 2025.
Is Eric Dahlstrom Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Eric Dahlstrom Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.