ERIC DAHLSTROM MIDDLE

www.hayscisd.net

902 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, located in Buda, Texas, is a key campus within the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD). Serving students in the growing suburban community just south of Austin, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. The campus focuses on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with a variety of elective opportunities, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, Eric Dahlstrom Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations, which help build leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between staff, parents, and the local community, the school aims to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in both their studies and their personal development.

902

Total Students

53.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ERIC DAHLSTROM MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	501
Hispanic	337
Black	14
Asian	10
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
501 (55.5 %)
Hispanic
337 (37.4 %)
Two or More
39 (4.3 %)
Black
14 (1.6 %)
Asian
10 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	HAYS CISD
Phone:	(512)295-4717
Website:	http://www.hayscisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	902
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 281

Grade 7 301

Grade 8 320

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ERIC DAHLSTROM MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	281
Grade 7	301
Grade 8	320

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ERIC DAHLSTROM MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	447	49.6%
Male	455	50.4%

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4801 MONTEREY OAKS BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78749 (9.7 miles away)

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