Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Geneva Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Geneva Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Geneva Heights Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Geneva Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geneva Heights Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#4315 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
35%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geneva Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Geneva Heights Elementary School is ranked #4315 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Geneva Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Geneva Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mockingbird Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Geneva Heights Elementary School?
341 students attend Geneva Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Geneva Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geneva Heights Elementary School?
Geneva Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Geneva Heights Elementary School offer ?
Geneva Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Geneva Heights Elementary School part of?
Geneva Heights Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Geneva Heights Elementary School located?
Geneva Heights Elementary School is located in the Lower Greenville neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Lower Greenville.
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