La Academia De Estrellas Middle School

4680 W Kiest Blvd
Dallas, TX 75236
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Bottom 50%
Serving 296 students in grades 6-8, La Academia De Estrellas Middle 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 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

La Academia De Estrellas Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

La Academia De Estrellas Middle School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
296 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

La Academia De Estrellas Middle 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 La Academia De Estrellas Middle School is 0.02, 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)
#6627 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Academia De Estrellas Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Academia De Estrellas Middle School 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of La Academia De Estrellas Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of La Academia De Estrellas Middle School 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
84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Academia De Estrellas Middle School 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 La Academia De Estrellas Middle School 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 is La Academia De Estrellas Middle School's ranking?
La Academia De Estrellas Middle School is ranked #6627 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend La Academia De Estrellas Middle School?
296 students attend La Academia De Estrellas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of La Academia De Estrellas Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Academia De Estrellas Middle School?
La Academia De Estrellas Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Academia De Estrellas Middle School offer ?
La Academia De Estrellas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Academia De Estrellas Middle School part of?
La Academia De Estrellas Middle School is part of La Academia De Estrellas School District.
In what neighborhood is La Academia De Estrellas Middle School located?
La Academia De Estrellas Middle School is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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