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Dallas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 240 public schools serving 141,169 students in Dallas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dallas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
240 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
141,169 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
9,739 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked #786 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#784 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
629 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,764 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
99,142 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
53%
# Black Students
29,148 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
8,614 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
6%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
83 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,789 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11,119
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
9,805
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
10,654
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,354
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9,927
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
9,843
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
9,863
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
9,082
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
9,442
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
9,865
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
12,833
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
11,356
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,956
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,070
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,681 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,162 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,214 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,423 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,681
$13,417
Spending / Student
$17,162
$14,148
Best Dallas Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
School For The Talented And Gifted
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
School Of Science And Engineering
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Grades: 4-8
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 4-8
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Grades: 4-8
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3000 Hillbrook St
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Grades: K-5
| 959 students
Rank: #77.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #99.
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #1010.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #1111.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #1212.
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #1313.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #1414.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Grades: 1-8
| 300 students
Rank: #1515.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
719 N Montclair Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: #1616.
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4849 Illinois Ave Ste W53a
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #1717.
School Of Health Professions
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #1818.
Mockingbird Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5828 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-7200
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-7200
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #1919.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
(Math: 57% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 499 students
Rank: #2020.
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #2121.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
902 Shady Ln
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #2222.
Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Holly Hill Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #2323.
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #2424.
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 E Camp Wisdom
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 932-7300
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #2525.
North Lake Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5001 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038
(214) 891-1312
Irving, TX 75038
(214) 891-1312
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #2626.
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3434 S R L Thornton
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 950 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory At Stephen J Hay
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 Herschel Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 3-8
| 129 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Harry C Withers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3959 Northaven Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-5000
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Victor H Hexter Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9720 Waterview Rd
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 502-5800
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 502-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #3030.
Everette Lee Degolyer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3453 Flair Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-2800
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #3131.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 538 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Dan D Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5314 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 794-8800
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 794-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
J P Starks Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Solar Prep For Boys At John F Kennedy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1802 Moser Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 794-7100
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 794-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Arthur Kramer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7131 Midbury Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8300
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dallas Independent School District?
Dallas Independent School District manages 240 public schools serving 141,169 students.
What is the rank of Dallas Independent School District?
Dallas Independent School District is ranked #786 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas Independent School District?
70% of Dallas Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dallas Independent School District?
Dallas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dallas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,162 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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