RAUL QUINTANILLA SR MIDDLE STEAM ACADEMY

www.dallasisd.org/quintanilla

556 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Raul Quintanilla Sr. Middle School is a public school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, and is part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named in honor of Raul Quintanilla Sr., a prominent local figure known for his contributions to the community. The campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that prepares middle school students for the rigors of high school and beyond by focusing on core academic standards, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and academic clubs, designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. As a member of the Dallas ISD, the school utilizes the district’s curriculum frameworks while implementing localized instructional strategies to meet the specific needs of its diverse student body. Families looking for detailed information regarding school performance, enrollment procedures, or specific programs can find up-to-date resources through the official Dallas ISD website.

556

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAUL QUINTANILLA SR MIDDLE STEAM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	520
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	5

Hispanic
520 (93.5%)
Black
20 (3.6%)
Two or More
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
White
4 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)502-3200
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/quintanilla
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 289

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAUL QUINTANILLA SR MIDDLE STEAM ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	267
Grade 8	289

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAUL QUINTANILLA SR MIDDLE STEAM ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	264	47.5%
Male	292	52.5%

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