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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 152 public preschools serving 71,508 students in Dallas Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Dallas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
240 Schools
4,160 Schools
# Students
141,169 Students
2,149,057 Students
# Teachers
9,739 Teachers
145,828 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
629 Students
6,271 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,764 Students
101,834 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
99,142 Students
1,176,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
55%
# Black Students
29,148 Students
272,676 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
8,614 Students
518,439 Students
% White Students
6%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
83 Students
3,307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,789 Students
70,112 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
312,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
10,654
322,478
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,354
312,011
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9,927
297,169
# Students in 4th Grade:
9,843
292,774
# Students in 5th Grade:
9,863
258,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
9,082
33,963
# Students in 7th Grade:
9,442
14,142
# Students in 8th Grade:
9,865
13,239
# Students in 9th Grade:
12,833
6,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
11,356
6,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,956
5,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,070
5,297
# 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 Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
James Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 N Marsalis Ave
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-6600
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10115 Midway Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #2424.
Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8915 Greenmound Ave
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 794-1700
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 794-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #2525.
Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7817 Military Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 749-5700
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 749-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #2626.
Nancy Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10400 Rylie Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #2727.
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 N St Augustine Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6300
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #2828.
Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Hampton Rd
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 502-2600
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 502-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #2929.
Henry B Gonzalez Personalized Learning Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6610 Lake June Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 502-3300
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 502-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #3030.
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 Main St
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2500
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 307 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 Spring Valley Rd
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 925-1700
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 925-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Leslie A Stemmons Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2727 Knoxville St
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 794-4900
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 794-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #3333.
Hogg New Tech Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1144 N Madison Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 502-8600
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 502-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Edna Rowe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4918 Hovenkamp Dr
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 749-8800
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 749-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
L O Donald Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1218 Phinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 794-5300
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 794-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
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