6 public K-12 schools in Balch Springs from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.
6 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.
The highest-ranked of Balch Springs's 6 public schools is Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl, scoring 43/100, against a city average of 39.7/100. Computed live across every Balch Springs campus reporting to NCES.
How the Balch Springs Public-School Landscape Breaks Down
Balch Springs, TX enrolls 3,378 students across 6 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 1 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 14.4:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 39.7/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.
The most-resourced campus in Balch Springs on this index is Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl, at 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 751 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.
Balch Springs spans 3 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.
Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl accounts for 22.2% of all Balch Springs public-school enrollment
That concentration means Balch Springs-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: Middle. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Balch Springs has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 87.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Balch Springs student-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1
student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Balch Springs is typically wider than the Balch Springs-aggregate figure suggests.
Balch Springs has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 16.7% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options
charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Areas above 30% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic charter school authorisation formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Balch Springs
Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.
The highest-ranked school in Balch Springs is Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middl with a quality score of 43/100. There are 6 public schools in Balch Springs with 3,378 total students.
How many schools are in Balch Springs, TX? ▼
Balch Springs has 6 public schools with a total enrollment of 3,378 students. 1 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 14.4:1.
Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio,
counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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