YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FRED R FLORENCE
YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FRED R FLORENCE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 952 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 68 teachers, YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FRED R FLORENCE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Young Men’s Leadership Academy (YMLA) at Fred R. Florence is a specialized, single-gender campus within the Dallas Independent School District, designed to provide a focused and supportive educational environment for young men. By centering its curriculum and culture around leadership development, academic rigor, and character building, the academy aims to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens and future leaders in their communities.
The school places a strong emphasis on mentorship and holistic growth, leveraging a tailored approach that addresses the unique learning styles and social-emotional needs of its male student body. Through its partnership with the district and community, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and cultivate a sense of brotherhood among its students. Located in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, the school serves as a pillar for families seeking a structured, college-preparatory environment that prioritizes high expectations, discipline, and scholarly success.
For more information, contact YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FRED R FLORENCE at (972) 749-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75217-3228
(972) 749-6000
YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FRED R FLORENCE is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 952 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DALLAS ISD
- Total Students:
- 952
- Teachers:
- 68
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 952 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FRED R FLORENCE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 74.7%
- Black or African American
- 22.6%
- White
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 0.3%
- Male
- 99.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.