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Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle

2939 ST RITA DR, DALLAS, TX, 75233

Ranked 969 of 2518 in Texas

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About Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle

Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School is located at 2939 St. Rita Dr., Dallas, TX 75233. This campus serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the Dallas Independent School District. The school has a moderately sized middle school setting, with around 578 students enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 12:1, allowing for more direct classroom interaction across daily instruction. The student body is made up of roughly 56% male and 44% female students. According to state assessment data, about 47% of students meet proficiency in mathematics and around 39% in reading. The school day is organized around required academic coursework while also giving students access to a steady middle school routine built on classroom learning and campus participation. The campus operates within a district feeder structure that helps connect students to the next stage of schooling as they move beyond the middle grades. Homes around this part of Dallas often fall in the mid-$200,000s, though prices can shift based on updates, lot size, and exact street location. Its curriculum planning reflects academic models often associated with top middle schools in Texas, which include a focus on critical thinking, project-based learning, and a strong emphasis on STEM education.

Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle Contact Information

Address

2939 ST RITA DR, DALLAS, TX, 75233

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Phone

(214) 932-7800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 39% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
578
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 969 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM - 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.04%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 93.43%
Black 4.15%
Two+ Races 0.87%
Native Am. 0.52%
White
1.04%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
93.43%
Black
4.15%
Two+ Races
0.87%
Native Am.
0.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 578
44.46%
257 Female
55.54%
321 Male

Student Population

578 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

192 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle will start taking general registrations for the next school year on April 1, 2026. This process will let families start signing up their kids for the next school year. The time for registration helps schools get ready for the new school year and put students in the right classes.

FAQ

Q1. What characterizes Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School in Dallas academically?

Ans. Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School aligns instruction with grade-level pacing, maintaining clearly sequenced lessons and consistent academic expectations across subjects.

Q2. How does Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School document and resolve missing assignments before report deadlines?

Ans. Teachers record incomplete work, review outstanding assignments during class, and confirm whether required submissions are completed on time.

Q3. What engagement format is implemented at Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School?

Ans. Media-based classroom projects require students to create written or visual outputs aligned with content standards and presentation expectations.

Q4. How does Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School verify lesson understanding during instruction?

Ans. End-of-lesson checks use short written responses and objective-based prompts to confirm comprehension before students move to the next class.

Q5. How are academic reminders communicated at Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School?

Ans. Teacher-posted assignment pages and campus notices provide families with ongoing visibility into deadlines and important school information.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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