ZAN WESLEY HOLMES JR MIDDLE SCHOOL
ZAN WESLEY HOLMES JR MIDDLE 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 67 teachers, ZAN WESLEY HOLMES JR MIDDLE 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.
Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School is a public school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, and is part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Named in honor of the esteemed civil rights leader and pastor Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes Jr., the school serves a diverse student body and is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of core academic programs, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.
In addition to its standard curriculum, the school integrates technology and innovative teaching practices to meet the evolving needs of its students. As part of the DISD framework, the school places a strong focus on student development, social-emotional learning, and cultivating a positive school culture. By connecting with the legacy of its namesake, the school encourages students to pursue service and academic achievement, aiming to empower young learners to become productive and successful members of their community.
For more information, contact ZAN WESLEY HOLMES JR MIDDLE at (214) 932-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75233
(214) 932-7800
ZAN WESLEY HOLMES JR MIDDLE SCHOOL 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:
- 67.4
- 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 ZAN WESLEY HOLMES JR MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 93.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- White
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.