Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Academy At Nola Dunn ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy At Nola Dunn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Academy At Nola Dunn's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy At Nola Dunn ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy At Nola Dunn is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
73%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy At Nola Dunn's ranking?
Academy At Nola Dunn is ranked #1194 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Academy At Nola Dunn often compared to?
Academy At Nola Dunnis often viewed alongside schools like Irene Clinkscale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Academy At Nola Dunn?
675 students attend Academy At Nola Dunn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Academy At Nola Dunn students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy At Nola Dunn?
Academy At Nola Dunn has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy At Nola Dunn offer ?
Academy At Nola Dunn offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Academy At Nola Dunn part of?
Academy At Nola Dunn is part of Burleson Independent School District.
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