School Overview
J.L. Long Middle School, located in the historic Junius Heights neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, serves as a prominent campus within the Dallas Independent School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school is well-regarded for its International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme, which emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and a challenging curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, J.L. Long is known for fostering a vibrant campus culture that encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. The school serves a diverse student body and benefits from strong support from local parents and the surrounding East Dallas community, which often collaborates on initiatives to enhance campus resources and student experiences. Its historic building and central location make it a cornerstone of the neighborhood's educational landscape.
1,127
Total Students
81.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J L LONG MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White287
Hispanic713
Black94
Asian7
Two or More24
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    713 (63.3 %)
  • White
    287 (25.5 %)
  • Black
    94 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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)502-4700
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/long
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 81.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 670
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Grade 6 355
Grade 7 383
Grade 8 389

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J L LONG MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6355
Grade 7383
Grade 8389
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J L LONG MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female55549.2%
Male57250.8%
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