Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center

4401 N 2nd Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten, Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center 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 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 13%
  • : 18%
  • : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center's student population of 101 students has declined by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 86% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
101 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
(20-21)
13%
37%
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(20-21)
18%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
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Black
60%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center often compared to?
Joseph J Rhoads Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Paul L Dunbar Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center?
101 students attend Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center?
Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center offer ?
Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center part of?
Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center located?
Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center is located in the Old East Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Old East Dallas.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 13%
  • : 18%
  • : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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