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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 198 public elementary schools serving 98,900 students in Dallas Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Dallas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
240 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
141,169 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
9,739 Teachers
252,905 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
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,764 Students
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
99,142 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
53%
# Black Students
29,148 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
8,614 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
6%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
83 Students
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,789 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11,119
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
9,805
351,325
# 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
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
9,865
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
12,833
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
11,356
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,956
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,070
19,115
# 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 Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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: #2424.
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
Rank: #2525.
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #2626.
Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11230 Lippitt Ave
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7800
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #2727.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Grades: K-6
| 206 students
Rank: #2828.
Margaret B Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 S Edgefield Ave
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 749-2900
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 749-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #2929.
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9339 S Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #3030.
Winnetka Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1151 S Edgefield Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5100
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #3131.
Jerry R Junkins Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2808 Running Duke Dr
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 502-2400
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 502-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #3232.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1665 Duncanville Rd
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 502-1300
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 502-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #3333.
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2827 Throckmorton Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 749-5800
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 749-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #3434.
Felix G Botello Personalized Learning Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 S Marsalis
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 502-4600
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 502-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1817 Warren Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Grades: PK-7
| 452 students
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